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1 FULTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Alpharetta High School 3595 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA Phone: FAX: Home of the Raiders RISING FRESHMEN COURSE CATALOG For Academic School Year Motto: Creating Opportunities for Excellence in Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Altruism. All information is current as of January 2018

2 World Language* AND/OR CTAE** (Career, Technical and Agricultural Education) AND/OR Fine Arts FULTON COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CORE AREAS UNITS OF COURSES CREDIT Language Arts 4 1 unit of 9 th grade Literature and Composition 1 unit of American Literature and Composition 2 additional units Science 4 1 unit of Biology (can be AP/IB) 1 unit of Physical Science or Physics (AP/IB) 1 unit of Chemistry, Earth Systems, Environmental Science, or AP/IB Science 1 unit of a 4 th science, including any AP/IB, academic science, or career tech science Mathematics 4 1 unit of GSE Algebra I or GSE Geometry Honors or GSE Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry A Honors 1 unit of GSE Geometry or GSE Algebra II Honors or GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors 1 unit of GSE Algebra II or GSE Pre-Calculus Honors or GSE Accelerated Pre-Calculus Honors 1 additional math unit (Advanced Mathematical Decision Making, College Readiness Mathematics, GSE Pre-Calculus or any higher level mathematics course, including AP/IB MOWR) Social Studies 3 ½ unit of American Government/Civics 1 unit of World History 1 unit of United States History ½ unit of Economics 3 World Language - Chinese, French, Latin, and Spanish CTAE - Architectural Engineering Drawing & Design, Audio-Video Film & Technology, Business & Computer Science, Culinary Arts, Engineering, and Healthcare Science Fine Arts - Art, Drama, and Music Health/Physical Education 1 ½ unit of Health ½ unit of Personal Fitness Electives 4 TOTAL UNITS (Minimum): 23 *Students planning to enter or transfer into a University System of Georgia institution or other postsecondary institution must take two units of the same world language. **Students wishing to receive industry certification in certain areas under Career, Technical and Agricultural Education programs must follow specific pathways. The above represent minimum graduation requirements. 1. Science: Courses to meet the 4 th year requirement include AP Physics 1/2/C, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, Astronomy, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Environmental Science, Earth System, Intro to Healthcare Science, AP Computer Science A, and Engineering Applications. *4 th science unit may be used to meet both the science and elective requirements. 2. Math Selectives: GSE Pre-Calculus, Advanced Mathematical Decision Making, College Readiness Mathematics, Advanced Mathematical Decision Making in Finance (Virtual Course), Advanced Mathematical Decision Making in Industry and Government (Virtual Course), AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Calculus II/III at Georgia Tech or College Math. 3. CTAE/Career Pathways: Architectural Engineering Drawing & Design, Audio-Video Film & Technology, Business & Computer Science, Culinary Arts, Engineering and Healthcare Science. 4. Students with disabilities will be eligible to earn a regular diploma by meeting the requirement outlined in the graduation rule and in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). 5. Georgia Milestones End of Course Tests (EOC) Students must pass the courses (GSE Algebra I, GSE Geometry, US Sample Freshman Schedules History, Economics, 9th Lit/ Comp, American Lit/Comp, Biology, and Physical Science) that require the EOC. They must take the Georgia Milestones EOC and it will count as 20% of the course grade.

3 Fall Semester Language Arts Math Biology or Earth Sci Am Gov t/civics* Elective Elective Spring Semester Language Arts Math Biology or Earth Sci General Health* Elective Elective OR *Course may be offered either semester Sample Sophomore Schedules Fall Semester Language Arts Math Biology or Earth Sci General Health* World Language Elective Spring Semester Language Arts Math Biology or Earth Sci Am Gov t/civics* World Language Elective Fall Semester Language Arts Math Physical Science or Biology World History World Language Personal Fitness Spring Semester Language Arts Math Physical Science or Biology World History World Language Elective OR Fall Semester Language Arts Math Chemistry or Science World History World Language Elective Spring Semester Language Arts Math Chemistry or Science World History World Language Elective Fall Semester Language Arts Math Chemistry or Science US History World Language Elective Sample Junior Schedules Spring Semester Fall Semester Language Arts Language Arts Math OR Math Chemistry or Science Physics or Science US History US History World Language Elective or World Lang Elective Elective Sample Senior Schedules Spring Semester Language Arts Math Physics or Science US History Elective or World Lang Elective Fall Semester Language Arts Math Science Economics Elective Elective Spring Semester Language Arts Math Science Elective Elective Elective OR Fall Semester Language Arts Math Science Economics Elective or World Lang Elective Spring Semester Language Arts Math Science Personal Fitness Elective or World Lang Elective Recommended Electives: Art Piano Architectural Drawing & Design Band Journalism Audio-Video & Technology Film Business Orchestra Business internship Chorus Ethnic Studies/Color Guard TAG internship Computer Science Physical Education (PE) additional Mathematics courses Culinary Arts Healthcare Science additional Science course Drama Speech/Forensics (Debate) additional Social Studies course Engineering AP or college courses additional World Language course Guitar Work Based Learning (WBL) Peer Leadership *Please check with College Admissions to see which electives they require.

4 Alpharetta High School Career Pathways CAREER TECH Courses Required: PATHWAYS AT AHS Advanced Accounting Intro to Business & Tech; Principals of Accounting I; Principles of Accounting II Business Accounting Intro to Business & Tech, Financial Literacy; Principals of Accounting I Financial Services Intro to Business & Tech, Financial Literacy; Banking, Investing & Insurance Audio-Video Technology & Film Audio-Video Technology & Film 1; Audio-Video Technology & Film 2, Audio-Video Technology & Film 3 Culinary Arts Introduction to Culinary Arts; Culinary Arts I; Culinary Arts II Architectural Drawing & Intro to Drafting & Design; Arch Draw & Design I; Arch Draw & Design II Design Engineering and Technology Foundations of Engineering & Tech, Engineering Concepts; Engineering Applications Programming Introduction to Digital Tech; AP Computer Science Principles; Programming, Apps, Games & Society Computer Science Intro to Digital Tech; AP Computer Science Principles; AP Computer Science Internet of Things Intro to Digital Tech; AP Computer Science Principles; Embedded Computing Allied Health and Medicine Introduction to Healthcare Science; Essentials of Healthcare; Allied Health and Medicine FINE ARTS Courses Required: Music Performance Instrumental 3 courses in instrumental/vocal music or Ethnic Music Studies or Music Technology and/or AP Music Theory with at least one course at level 2 or higher Music Performance Vocal 3 course in instrumental/vocal music and/or AP Music Theory with at least one course at level 2 or higher Theatre Arts 3 courses in theatre arts with at least one course at level 2 or higher Visual Arts 2D Intro to Art, 3 courses in Draw/Paint, Photo, Graphic Design, Digital Design Projects, and/or AP Drawing, AP 2D Design, or AP Art History with at least one course at level 2 or higher Visual Arts 3D Intro to Art, 3 courses in Ceramics, Sculpture, Jewelry and/or AP Drawing, AP 2D Design, AP 3D Design, or AP Art History with at least one course at level 2 or higher JOURNALISM Courses Required: Journalism Newspaper minimum of 3 distinct courses in the publication and/or Photo I-III and/or Graphics I-IV with at least one course at level 2 or higher Journalism Annual minimum of 3 distinct courses in the publication and/or Photo I-III and/or Graphics I-IV with at least one course at level 2 or higher Journalism Literary Magazine minimum of 3 distinct courses in the publication and/or Photo I-III and/or Graphics I-IV with at least one course at level 2 or higher WORLD LANGUAGES Courses Required: Chinese 3 Chinese courses OR 2 Chinese courses plus AP Chinese French 3 French courses OR 2 French courses plus AP French Latin 3 Latin courses OR 2 Latin courses plus AP Latin Spanish 3 Spanish courses OR 2 Spanish courses plus an AP Spanish course ADVANCED ACADEMIC Courses Required: Mathematics 4 courses in Mathematics with at least one AP or post-secondary course AND 2 sequential courses in a world language English/Language Arts 4 courses in English/Language Arts with at least one AP or post-secondary course AND 2 sequential courses in a world language Science 4 courses in Science with at least one AP or post-secondary course AND 2 sequential courses in a world language Social Studies 4 courses in Social Studies with at least one AP or post-secondary course AND 2 sequential courses in a world language

5 ALPHARETTA HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS For the Academic School Year When using this catalog, please remember the following: Course # indicates the computer number of the course. Term indicates the length of the course. Courses with a term of S meet for one semester; those designated with Y meet for the entire year. AHS Indicators of Success designate certain courses that must be completed prior to the start of the course, that certain grades must be achieved in previous courses, that the course is restricted to certain grade levels, and/or that the student must make application to register for the course. AHS Indicators of Success grade requirements specified are the weighted final grades, which include the seven (7) honors points if applicable. *The Fulton County Course Placement Guidelines are given as well. Advanced Placement (AP) is a program of college-level courses which gives high school students the opportunity to receive advanced placement and/or credit in college through successful completion of an exit examination. Signing the AP Commitment Statement on the course verification form is required for all AP classes. AP/Honors/Advanced class waivers will be required to override teacher recommendations in instances when a student has not met the FCS High School Placement guidelines requirements. Work-Based Learning (WBL) is for students who are 16 years of age or older. Please see Mr. Marshall King in 5205 for more information. Virtual Classes are courses students take online; most commonly through Fulton Virtual School (FVS) or Georgia Virtual School (GAVS). FVS and GAVS classes have specific beginning and ending dates which align with the school calendar. Each class has a specific syllabus the student needs to follow and keep up with every day. A virtual teacher monitors and evaluates the student s classwork remotely and provides support upon student request. Please see your school counselor or Mr. Renaldo in room 4206 for more information. College classes are offered through the State of Georgia Dual Enrollment (DE) program. Dual Enrollment is a program that provides funding for students at eligible high schools that are enrolled to take approved college level coursework for credit towards both high school and college graduation requirements. Courses pursued by students under this program must come from the approved course directory which can be found on Students are required to complete the college s online application, the Fulton County Contract, and Student Participation Agreement by the Fulton County School District s DE enrollment deadline of March 30 th. Students must show proof of acceptance to their Counselor by May 24 th, and be enrolled in their college class by August 1 st to continue participation in the program. Please go to for more information. When selecting elective courses, we make every effort to accommodate all student requests. However, in order to maximize staffing allocations, there must be adequate demand for a course to be taught during a given school year. In instances where course demand is inadequate, we attempt to honor the alternate course request. FCBOE Policy Section I - Instructional Program, Title: Grading & Reporting #IHA: Students are expected to complete courses for which they are enrolled. If changes are necessary, they should be requested in writing by the parent/guardian within the first ten (10) school days of the course. All course changes must meet the following criteria: an FTE-eligible course is available for the student space is available in an already scheduled course the student s graduation requirements can be met within four years be approved by the teacher and guidance counselor. Any parent not satisfied with the decision of the teacher and guidance counselor regarding course changes may contact the principal or his/her designee. N/C indicates participation only; no credit is granted.

6 Course # Language Arts Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success th Grade Lit/Comp Y th Grade Language Arts *9 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors Y in Advanced/TAG Language Arts 8 or 90+ in Languages Arts *Gifted 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors Y 1.0 Same as 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors and enrollment in TAG Program; selection as content area for gifted participation *9 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors and Gifted 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors are not separate courses th Grade Lit/Comp Y and below in 9 th Grade Lit/Comp **10 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors/Pre-AP Y in 9 th Lit/Comp Honors or 95+ in on-level 9 th Lit/Comp OR a minimum score of 50 in the critical **Gifted 10 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors/ Pre-AP reading section of the PSAT. Y 1.0 Same as 10 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors and enrollment in TAG Program; selection as content area for gifted participation **10 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors and Gifted 10 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors are not separate courses Journalism 1/Newspaper Y 1.0 Grades 9-12; Application; 85+ cumulative average; 85+ average in Language Arts; advisor permission Journalism 1/Annual (Yearbook) Y 1.0 Grades 9-12; Application; 85+ cumulative average; 85+ average in Language Arts; advisor permission Journalism/Creative Writing Y or better in previous year ELA course Speech/Forensics 1 (Intro to Policy Debate) Y 1.0 None; This class is intended for incoming 9 th graders. *Rising 10 th, 11 th, or 12 th graders should discuss the course with Mr. Smiley prior to signing up for it. Course # ESOL Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success th Grade Lit/Comp Sheltered (ESOL) Y 1.0 W-APT or ACCESS Score, Level 3.5 or higher ESOL Electives Communication Skills I - Elective Y 1.0 W-APT or ACCESS Score, Level Oral Communication in Content Y 1.0 W-APT or ACCESS Score, Level Areas Elective Reading and Listening in the Y 1.0 W-APT or ACCESS Score, Level Content Areas Elective Communication Skills II Elective Y 1.0 W-APT or ACCESS Score, Level Writing in the Content Area Elective Y 1.0 W-APT or ACCESS overall score of for semester 1, for semester 2 Course # Mathematics Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Please note that the initial placement guidelines do not include guidance for acceleration in Mathematics. Acceleration requires skipping curriculum, and the decision should be guided by Diagnostic Placement Assessments. These should be recommended and administered in July and August for final placement GSE Algebra I Y 1.0 Math 8 or < 85 in Advanced/TAG Math GSE Accelerated Algebra I/ Y in Advanced/TAG Math 8 or 95+ in Math 8 Geometry A Honors GSE Geometry Honors Y 1.0 Rising 9 th graders only: GSE Algebra I Honors or < 90 in GSE Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry A H GSE Accelerated Geometry Y in GSE Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry A B/Algebra II Honors Gifted GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors Honors Y th grade; Same as GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors and enrolled in TAG program; selection as content area for gifted participation GSE Algebra II Honors Y 1.0 GSE Geometry Honors; 10 th grade (or below) students only GSE Pre-Calculus Honors Y 1.0 GSE Algebra II Honors or < 92 in GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors; 11 th grade (or below) students only GSE Accelerated Pre-Calculus Honors Gifted GSE Accelerated Pre- Calculus Honors Y in GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors Y th or 10 th grade; Same as GSE Accelerated Pre- Calculus Honors and enrolled in TAG Program; selection as content area for gifted participation

7 Course # Science Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Biology Y or below in 7 th grade Life science or 84 in 7 th grade Advanced/TAG Life Science. *If the student took reading in 8 th grade, the student should consider taking Earth Systems for 9 th grade and Biology in the 10 th grade Biology Honors Y in Advanced/TAG Science 8/HS Physical Science or 95+ in on-level Science and 85+ in Math 8A (or higher level math) or 95+ in Math Gifted Biology Honors Y 1.0 Biology Honors AHS Indicators of Success: TAG Program; selection as content area for gifted participation Earth Systems Y 1.0 Rising 9 th and 10 th Graders: Science 8 and/or Reading; Reading and/or Writing deficit per testing or class failure Rising 10 th Graders: < 80 in Biology Rising 11 th and 12 th Graders: < 80 in Physical Science and < 80 in GSE Geometry Course # Social Studies Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success American Government/Civics S 0.5 None AP Government/Politics U.S. (Freshmen) *College level course* Y 1.0 Freshmen; 90+ in Social Studies 8 and 80+ in Advanced/TAG or 90+ in English/ Language Arts AP Human Geography (Freshmen) *This is a college level course* Y 1.0 Freshmen; 90+ in Social Studies 8 and 80+ in Advanced/TAG or 90+ in English/ Language Arts 8. Summer Assignment Required *For transfer 10 th and 11 th grade students without a credit of World History, this course can be taken. Course # World Languages Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success If you are currently enrolled in an on-line World Language course, we highly recommend that you continue with virtual classes. Face-to-face and virtual courses follow different curricula Chinese 1 Y 1.0 None or < 79 in Chinese Chinese 2 Y in Chinese 1 or 80+ in Chinese Chinese 2 Honors Y in HS Chinese 1 or 92+ Chinese 8 each semester French 1 Y 1.0 None or < 79 in French French 2 Y in French 1 or 80+ in French French 2 Honors Y in HS French 1 or 92+ French 8 each semester Latin 1 Y 1.0 None or < 79 in Latin Latin 2 Y in Latin 1 or 80+ in Latin Latin 2 Honors Y in HS Latin 1 or 92+ Latin 8 each semester Spanish 1 Y 1.0 None or < 79 in Spanish Spanish 2 Y in Spanish 1 or 80+ in Spanish Spanish 2 Honors Y in HS Spanish 1 or 92+ Spanish 8 each semester Course # Health/Physical Education Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success General Health S 0.5 None Personal Fitness S 0.5 Grade General PE 1 S 0.5 None General PE 2 S 0.5 None General PE 3 S 0.5 None Lifetime Sports S 0.5 None Recreational Games S 0.5 None Weight Training I: Physical Conditioning S 0.5 None Advanced Physical Conditioning S 0.5 Physical Conditioning

8 FINE ARTS ELECTIVES Course # Visual Art Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Introduction to Art S 0.5 None Ceramics 1 S 0.5 Intro to Art, Grade Ceramics 2 S 0.5 Intro to Art and Ceramics 1, Grade Digital Design Projects S 0.5 Intro to Art, Grade Advanced Digital Design Projects S 0.5 Intro to Art and Digital Design Projects 1, Grade Drawing and Painting 1 S 0.5 Intro to Art, Grade Drawing and Painting 2 S 0.5 Intro to Art and Drawing and Painting 1, Grade Graphic Design 1 S 0.5 Intro to Art, Grade Graphic Design 2 S 0.5 Intro to Art and Graphic Design 1, Grade Jewelry and Metal Crafts 1 S 0.5 Intro to Art, Grade Photography 1 S 0.5 Intro to Art, Grade Photography 2 S 0.5 Intro to Art and Photo 1, Grade Sculpture 1 S 0.5 Intro to Art, Grade Sculpture 2 S 0.5 Intro to Art and Sculpture 1, Grade 9-12 Course # Drama Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Fundamentals of Theatre 1 S 0.5 None, Grade Fundamentals of Theatre 2 S 0.5 Fundamentals of Theatre 1, Grade Technical Theater 1 Y 1.0 None, Grade Musical Theater 1 Y 1.0 None, Grade 9-12 Course # Music Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Beginning Guitar 1 S 0.5 None, Grade Beginning Guitar 2 S 0.5 Beginning Guitar 1, Grade Beginning Keyboarding (Piano) I S 0.5 None, Grade Beginning Keyboarding II S 0.5 Beginning Keyboarding I, Grade Beginning Piano Lab S 0.5 Beginning Keyboarding II, Grade Beginning (Mixed) Chorus I Y 1.0 None, Grade 9 (Concert Choir) Intermediate (Mixed) Chorus I (Concert Choir) Y 1.0 One year experience in chorus (MS or HS Level), Grade Advanced Women s Chorus I Y 1.0 Placement by audition only, Grade 9 (Select Women s Ensemble) Mastery Mixed Chorus I Y 1.0 Placement by audition only, Grade 9 (Chorale) Advanced Jazz 1 (Voice Y 1.0 Placement by audition only, Grade 9 Ensemble) Beginning Band 1 Y 1.0 Director Recommendation Grade Intermediate Band 1 (Symphonic Band 2) BEGINNERS ONLY; ALL incoming 9 th graders who were in middle school band should enroll in Intermediate Band 1 Y 1.0 Director Recommendation Grade 9 ALL INCOMING 9 TH GRADE BAND STUDENTS SHOULD ENROLL IN THIS CLASS; placement auditions will be taken into consideration and adjustments in schedule will be made after audition has been scored. Y 1.0 Requires Director recommendation and audition, Advanced Band 1 (Symphonic Band 1) Grade Mastery Band 1 (Wind Ensemble) Percussion 1 Y 1.0 Grade 9; Director Recommendation Y 1.0 Grade 9; By audition only; also requires Director recommendation and signed participation contract. ALL 9 th grade percussion students should sign up for this class. This class meets as a separate class and is percussion only, no winds.

9 Beginning Orchestra 1 (Concert Orchestra 1) Y 1.0 See Course Description, Grade 9 ALL incoming 9 th grade Orchestra students should enroll in this class; placement auditions will be taken into consideration Y 1.0 See Course Description, Grade Intermediate Orchestra 1 (Philharmonia 1) Advanced Orchestra 1 (Sinfonia 1) Y 1.0 See Course Description, Grade Mastery Orchestra 1 (Symphony 1) Y 1.0 See Course Description, Grade Mastery Orchestra 1 (Chamber 1) Y 1.0 See Course Description, Grade Semester 1 Ethnic Music Studies I (Semester 1 = Fall Color Guard Class) S 0.5 Grade 9, Instructor recommendation or audition Semester 1 = Fall Color Guard; See Course Description Semester 2 Ethnic Music Studies I (Semester 2=Winter Color Guard Class) S 0.5 Grade 9, Instructor recommendation or audition Semester 2 = Winter Color Guard; See Course Description Music Literature Appreciation S 0.5 None, Grade Beginning Music Technology (Intro to Music Technology) Intermediate Music Technology (Music Technology and Production) CAREER TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES Y 1.0 Grades: 9 12, Some musical experience and basic knowledge is required to participate in the Intro to Music Technology course. Please visit with Mr. Walsh to see if you qualify! Y 1.0 Grades: 9 12, Intro to Music Technology course. Musical experience and basic knowledge is required to participate in the Music Technology and Production course. Please visit with Mr. Walsh to see how you qualify! Course # Architectural Engineering Drawing & Design Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Introduction to Drafting & Design Y 1.0 None Course # Audio-Video Tech & Film Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Audio-Video Technology & Film I Y 1.0 None Course # Business Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Introduction to Business & Tech Y 1.0 None Course # Computer Science Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Intro to Digital Technology Y 1.0 None Course # Engineering Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Foundations of Engineering Y 1.0 None Technology Course # Healthcare Sciences Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Introduction to Healthcare Science Y 1.0 Are not currently nor previously enrolled in Human Anatomy & Physiology Course # Peer Facilitation/Leadership Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success fall semester Peer Leadership (Student Council) Semester 1 S 0.5 Excellent attendance and discipline required; Student Council/ Government or teacher recommendation spring semester Peer Leadership (Student Council) Semester 2 S 0.5 Excellent attendance and discipline required; Student Council/ Government or teacher recommendation Course # Study Skills/SAT Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Study Skills I S 0.5 Fall/Semester 1: Students taking online credit recovery classes ONLY Study Skills I S 0.5 Spring/Semester 2: Students taking online credit recovery classes ONLY

10 INTERRELATED RESOURCE (IRR) Course # INTERRELATED RESOURCE Term Credit Placement Guidelines TT = Team-Taught SC = Self-Contained SI = Supportive Instruction th Grade Lit/Comp TT Y 1.0 IEP placement th Grade Lit/Comp SC Y 1.0 IEP placement th Grade Lit/Comp TT Y 1.0 IEP placement th Grade Lit/Comp SC Y 1.0 IEP placement GSE Algebra I TT Y 1.0 IEP placement GSE Algebra I SC Y 1.0 IEP placement GSE Algebra I Support TT Y 1.0 IEP placement GSE Algebra I Support SC Y 1.0 IEP placement Biology TT Y 1.0 IEP placement Biology SC Y 1.0 IEP placement Earth Systems TT Y 1.0 IEP placement Earth Systems SC Y 1.0 IEP placement American Government/Civics TT S 0.5 IEP placement American Government/Civics SC S 0.5 IEP placement Spanish 1 SI Y 1.0 IEP placement Spanish 2 SI Y 1.0 IEP placement General Health SI S 0.5 IEP placement Study Skills 1 SC Y 1.0 IEP placement AND at least one TT core academic course Course # CBI / ID Term Credit Placement Guidelines th Grade Lit/Comp Y 1.0 IEP placement GSE Algebra I Y 1.0 IEP placement Biology Y 1.0 IEP placement American Government/Civics S 0.5 IEP placement World Geography S 0.5 IEP placement General Health S 0.5 IEP placement Personal Fitness S 0.5 IEP placement Electives Banking & Investing Y 1.0 IEP placement Intro to Culinary Arts Y 1.0 IEP placement Basic Read/Write 9 Y 1.0 IEP placement Occupational Awareness Y 1.0 IEP placement Occupational Planning Y 1.0 IEP placement Social Skills I Y 1.0 IEP placement Adaptive PE 1 Y 1.0 IEP placement Physical Conditioning S 0.5 IEP placement Intro Lifetime Sports S 0.5 IEP placement Intro Recreational Games S 0.5 IEP placement Course # TAG Term Credit Placement Guidelines Gifted 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors Y 1.0 TAG Program; application/ selection as content area for gifted participation Gifted 10 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors Y 1.0 TAG Program; application/ selection as content area for gifted participation Gifted Accelerated GSE Geometry Honors Y 1.0 TAG Program; application/ selection as content area for gifted participation Gifted Accelerated GSE Pre-Calculus Honors Y 1.0 TAG Program; application/ selection as content area for gifted participation Gifted Biology Honors Y 1.0 TAG Program; application/selection as content area for gifted participation

11 AP Government/Politics U.S. (Freshmen) *This is a college level course* AP Human Geography(Freshmen) Y 1.0 TAG Program; application/selection as content area for gifted participation Y 1.0 Same as above *This is a college level course* Gifted Participation 9 Y n/c Application Course # Additional ESOL Courses Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success GSE Algebra I ESOL TT Y 1.0 W-APT or ACCESS Score, Level 3.5 or higher Biology Y 1.0 W-APT or ACCESS Score, Level 3.5 or higher Earth Systems Y 1.0 W-APT or ACCESS Score, Level 3.5 or higher American Government/Civics S 0.5 W-APT or ACCESS Score, Level 3.5 or higher Course # Advanced Placement Courses Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success AP Government/Politics U.S. (Freshmen) *This is a college level course* AP Human Geography (Freshmen) Y 1.0 Freshmen; 90+ in Social Studies 8 and 80+ in Advanced/TAG or 90+ in English/ Language Arts 8 Y 1.0 Freshmen; 90+ in Social Studies 8 and 80+ in Advanced/TAG or 90+ in English/ Language Arts 8. Summer Assignment Required *This is a college level course* Course # International Baccalaureate Term Credit AHS Indicators of Success Alpharetta High School is currently a candidate school with International Baccalaureate. Registration for IB courses is contingent upon authorization as per the statement of candidacy. Availability of subjects is dependent upon a number of factors and is subject to change. IB Diploma Students must have a subject from all six groups (Group 6 may be a second subject from Group 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5). Three (but no more than four) subjects must be HL and three (or two) subjects must be SL for a total of six subjects, at least one from each group. The majority of subjects, whether SL or HL, are two year courses. Courses marked with a (*) above are single-year, stand-alone courses. Students may NOT take more than two single-year, stand-alone courses. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit Group 1 Language A: IB Lang/Lit HL Y Y Year 1 of IB Language and Literature HL has a Georgia Milestone EOC assessment and satisfies state graduation requirements for American Lit IB Lit/Perf SL* Y 1.0 IB Literature and Performance SL is a single-year, stand-alone course; to be eligible, students must have taken or be scheduled to take American Lit during/prior to taking Lit/Perf SL and must meet the requirements of at least three HL courses Group 2 Language B: or or IB Spanish SL or IB Spanish HL IB French SL or IB French HL Y or Y Y Y or Y Y IB French ab initio SL Y 1.0 Students who do not meet the minimum requirements for IB Spanish or French (SL or HL) may instead take French ab initio SL, which covers content equivalent to French I and II (example Latin and Chinese students). Group 3 Individuals and Societies: IB History of the Americas HL Y Y 1.0 or or Year 1 of IB History of the Americas HL has a Georgia Milestone EOC assessment and satisfies state graduation requirements for US History. As an interdisciplinary course, IB DP students may opt to take it to fulfill requirements for Groups 3 or 4. To take the course as a Group 3 course, students must have completed a non-ib US History course and complete the Georgia Milestone EOC

12 IB Enviro Systems/Societies SL* Y 1.0 IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL is a single-year, stand-alone course. Group 4 Sciences: or IB Chemistry HL IB Physics SL or IB Physics HL Y Y Y or Y Y or To be eligible to take Chemistry HL, students must have met the Physics/Physical Science graduation requirement. Year 1 of IB Physics SL/HL satisfies the state graduation requirements for Physics. As an interdisciplinary course, IB DP students may opt to take it to fulfill requirements for Groups 3 or 4. To take the course as a Group 3 course, students must have completed or plan to complete a non-ib Physics/Physical Science course IB Enviro Systems/Societies SL* Y 1.0 IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL is a single-year, stand-alone course. Group 5 Mathematics: IB Math SL* Y 1.0 Mathematics SL is a single-year, stand-alone course. Students will need to have completed up through Pre-Calculus prior to taking Math SL. Students having completed Pre-Calculus prior to Junior year may take Math SL during Year 1 of the Programme and select a non-ib elective course for Senior year IB Math Studies SL* Y 1.0 Math Studies SL is a single-year, stand-alone course. Students who will not have taken Pre- Calculus prior to senior year should enroll in Math Studies SL after having completed credits in Algebra I, II, and Geometry. Group 6 The Arts: or or IB Music SL Or IB Music HL IB Visual Arts SL or IB Visual Arts HL Y or Y Y Y or Y 1.0 or or 1.0 Diploma Programme students are strongly encouraged to take either Visual Arts SL/HL or Music SL/HL as part of their DP coursework. Diploma Programme students are strongly encouraged to take either Visual Arts SL/HL or Music SL/HL as part of their DP coursework Y 1.0 See above Other Electives Y 1.0 Chemistry HL, Enviro Systems/Societies SL* (Environmental Systems and Societies SL is a single-year, stand-alone course), or French ab initio SL Students taking the course in Category six may select a non-ib elective course for either Junior or Senior year See above Economics S 0.5 Non-IB semester course; Economics is a graduation requirement; students who have not completed Economics and the accompanying Georgia Milestone EOC prior to entering the IB Diploma Programme will need to make arrangements to take the course online or over a summer Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Y 1.0 Required for DP Candidates Students will meet with the Diploma Programme Coordinator to review their transcripts and determine any other graduation requirements that may need to be fulfilled online or over a summer in order to pursue the IB Diploma.

13 FULTON COUNTY VIRTUAL SCHOOL (FVS) LANGUAGE ARTS Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS/GAVS 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Y FVS/GAVS 10 th Grade Lit/Comp Y FVS 9 th Grade Lit/Comp A S FVS 10 th Grade Lit/Comp A S FVS 9 th Grade Lit/Comp B S FVS 10 th Grade Lit/Comp B S 0.5 MATHEMATICS Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS/GAVS GSE Algebra I AB Y FVS Accelerated GSE S 0.5 Geometry B/Algebra II Honors B FVS GSE Algebra I A S FVS/GAVS GSE Algebra II Y FVS GSE Algebra I B S FVS GSE Algebra II A S FVS Accelerated GSE Alg I/ Y FVS GSE Algebra II B S 0.5 Geometry A Honors AB FVS Accelerated GSE Alg I/ S FVS/GAVS GSE Pre-Calculus Y 1.0 Geometry A Honors A FVS Accelerated GSE Alg I/ S FVS GSE Pre-Calculus A S 0.5 Geometry A Honors B FVS/GAVS GSE Geometry Y FVS GSE Pre-Calculus B S 0.5 AB FVS GSE Geometry A S FVS/GAVS Accelerated S 0.5 GSE Pre-Calculus Honors A FVS GSE Geometry B S FVS Accelerated GSE Pre- S FVS/GAVS Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors AB FVS Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Calculus Honors A Y FVS Accelerated GSE Pre- Calculus Honors B S 0.5 S 0.5 Honors A SCIENCE Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS/GAVS Biology Y FVS/GAVS Earth Systems Y FVS Biology A S FVS Earth Systems A S FVS Biology B S FVS Earth Systems B S FVS/GAVS Physical Sci Y FVS Forensic Science A S FVS Physical Science A S FVS Forensic Science B S FVS Physical Science B S FVS/GAVS AP Biology Y 1.0 SOCIAL STUDIES Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS American Government S FVS AP Human Geography S 0.5 A FVS American S FVS AP Human Geography S 0.5 Government/Civics B FVS AP Government/ S 0.5 Politics U.S FVS AP Government/ S 0.5 Politics Comparative WORLD LANGUAGE Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS/GAVS Chinese 1 Y FVS/GAVS German 2 Y FVS Chinese 1 A S FVS German 2 A S FVS Chinese 1 B S FVS German 2 B S FVS/GAVS Chinese 2 Y FVS/GAVS Latin 1 Y 1.0

14 FVS Chinese 2 A S FVS Latin 1 A S FVS Chinese 2 B S FVS Latin 1 B S FVS/GAVS French 1 Y FVS/GAVS Latin 2 Y FVS French 1 A S FVS Latin 2 A S FVS French 1 B S FVS Latin 2 B S FVS/GAVS French 2 Y FVS/GAVS Spanish 1 Y FVS French 2 A S FVS Spanish 1 A S FVS French 2 B S FVS Spanish 1 B S FVS/GAVS German 1 Y FVS/GAVS Spanish 2 Y FVS German 1 A S FVS Spanish 2 A S FVS German 1 B S FVS Spanish 2 B S 0.5 SIGN LANGUAGE Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS/GAVS American Sign Y FVS/GAVS American Sign Y 1.0 Language 1 Language FVS American Sign S FVS American Sign S 0.5 Language 1 A Language 2 A FVS American Sign S FVS American Sign S 0.5 Language 1 B Language 2 B HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS General Health S FVS Personal Fitness S 0.5 CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS Entrepreneurship Y FVS Beg Prog A S FVS Entrepreneurship A S FVS Beg Prog B S FVS Entrepreneurship B S FVS Web Design A S FVS Intro Business & Tech Y FVS Web Design B S FVS Intro Business &Tech A S FVS Intro Healthcare Sci A S FVS Intro Business &Tech B S FVS Intro Healthcare Sci B S FVS/GAVS Intro Bus/Tech Y FVS/GAVS Fnd Engin&Tech Y FVS/GAVS Intro Digital Tech Y FVS Fnd Engin & Tech A S FVS Intro Digital Tech A S FVS Fnd Engin & Tech B S FVS Intro Digital Tech B S 0.5 TEST PREPARATION Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS SAT Prep S 0.5 GEORGIA VIRTUAL SCHOOL (GAVS) LANGUAGE ARTS Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS/GAVS 9 th Grade Y FVS/GAVS 10 th Grade Y 1.0 Lit/Comp Lit/Comp GAVS 9 th Grade Lit/Comp A S GAVS 10 th Grade Lit/Comp A S GAVS 9 th Grade Lit/Comp B S GAVS 10 th Grade Lit/Comp B S 0.5 MATHEMATICS Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS/GAVS GSE Algebra I Y GAVS Accelerated GSE S 0.5 AB Geometry B/Algebra II Honors B GAVS GSE Algebra I A S FVS/GAVS GSE Algebra II AB Y GAVS GSE Algebra I B S GAVS GSE Algebra II A S GAVS Accelerated GSE Alg I/ Geometry A Honors Y GAVS GSE Algebra II B S 0.5

15 GAVS Accelerated GSE Alg S FVS/GAVS GSE Pre-Calculus Y 1.0 I/ Geometry A Honors A GAVS Accelerated GSE Alg S GAVS GSE Pre-Calculus A S 0.5 I/ Geometry A Honors B FVS/GAVS GSE Geometry Y GAVS GSE Pre-Calculus B S 0.5 AB GAVS GSE Geometry A S FVS/GAVS Accelerated S 0.5 GSE Pre-Calculus Honors A GAVS GSE Geometry B S GAVS Accelerated GSE Pre- S 0.5 Calculus Honors A FVS/GAVS Accelerated GSE Y GAVS Accelerated GSE Pre- S 0.5 Geometry B/Algebra II Honors AB Calculus Honors B GAVS Accelerated GSE S 0.5 Geometry B/Algebra II Honors A SCIENCE Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS/GAVS Biology Y FVS/GAVS Earth Systems Y GAVS Biology A S GAVS Earth Systems A S GAVS Biology B S GAVS Earth Systems B S FVS/GAVS Physical Sci Y GAVS Physical Science A S GAVS Physical Science B S FVS/GAVS Chemistry Y 1.0 SOCIAL STUDIES Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit GAVS American Gov S FVS/GAVS AP Human Geo Y GAVS American S GAVS AP Human S 0.5 Government/Civics Geography A FVS/GAVS AP Gov/Pol U.S. S GAVS AP Human Geography B S GAVS AP Gov/Politics U.S. S GAVS AP Government/ S 0.5 Politics Comparative WORLD LANGUAGE Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS/GAVS Chinese 1 Y GAVS Japanese 1 A S GAVS Chinese 1 A S GAVS Japanese 1 B S GAVS Chinese 1 B S GAVS Japanese 2 A S FVS/GAVS Chinese 2 Y GAVS Japanese 2 B S GAVS Chinese 2 A S FVS/GAVS Latin 1 Y GAVS Chinese 2 B S GAVS Latin 1 A S FVS/GAVS French 1 Y GAVS Latin 1 B S GAVS French 1 A S FVS/GAVS Latin 2 Y GAVS French 1 B S GAVS Latin 2 A S FVS/GAVS French 2 Y GAVS Latin 2 B S GAVS French 2 A S FVS/GAVS Spanish 1 Y GAVS French 2 B S GAVS Spanish 1 A S FVS/GAVS German 1 Y GAVS Spanish 1 B S GAVS German 1 A S FVS/GAVS Spanish 2 Y GAVS German 1 B S GAVS Spanish 2 A S FVS/GAVS German 2 Y GAVS Spanish 2 B S GAVS German 2 A S GAVS German 2 B S 0.5 SIGN LANGUAGE Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS/GAVS American Sign Language 1 Y FVS/GAVS American Sign Language 2 Y 1.0

16 GAVS American Sign S GAVS American Sign S 0.5 Language 1 A Language 2 A GAVS American Sign S GAVS American Sign S 0.5 Language 1 B Language 2 B HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit GAVS General Health S Personal Fitness S 0.5 CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit FVS Entrepreneurship Y FVS Beg Prog A S FVS Entrepreneurship A S FVS Beg Prog B S FVS Entrepreneurship B S FVS Web Design A S FVS Intro Business & Tech Y FVS Web Design B S FVS Intro Business &Tech A S FVS Intro Healthcare Sci A S FVS Intro Business &Tech B S FVS Intro Healthcare Sci B S FVS/GAVS Intro Bus/Tech Y FVS/GAVS Fnd Engin&Tech Y FVS/GAVS Intro Digital Y FVS Fnd Engin & Tech A S 0.5 Tech FVS Intro Digital Tech A S FVS Fnd Engin & Tech B S FVS Intro Digital Tech B S 0.5 TEST PREPARATION Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit GAVS SAT Prep S GAVS SAT Prep S 0.5 FINE ARTS Course # Online Course Term Credit Course # Online Course Term Credit GAVS Art History I S GAVS Music Appreciation S GAVS Art History I S GAVS AP Music Theory AB Y GAVS Art History I S GAVS AP Music Theory A S GAVS Art History I S GAVS AP Music Theory B S GAVS AP Art History Y GAVS AP Art History S GAVS AP Art History S 0.5

17 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS COURSES Course Name: 9 th Grade Literature and Composition Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Description: 9 th Grade Literature and Composition is a mandatory course for all ninth grade students not enrolled in Honors Ninth Grade Literature and Composition. Students should be prepared to read and annotate a variety of materials, write in response to a wide array of topics, work with peers on group projects, participate in novel discussions, acquire new vocabulary, and strengthen their grammatical skills. Students enrolled in this course are expected to attend class daily and should be prepared to have nightly English homework. All major assignments will be typed. Students are required to participate in the RISE remediation program if their course grade reaches a 74% or below. Course Name: 9 th Literature and Composition Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Honors 9th Grade Literature and Composition students should be avid readers and writers, have advanced level English experience from middle school, and expect to complete a required summer reading assignment that will be collected on the second day of school. Honors students should be prepared to work on multiple assignments simultaneously and be prepared for a minimum of one hour of English homework per night, not extending 90 minutes in one evening. Students are expected to read and annotate extended texts at home and be ready to discuss as a large group during class time. Annotated books will be assessed using the standards Georgia expects from 9 th grade students. Throughout the year, students are also expected to hone their grammatical skills, acquire new vocabulary, and write in multiple modalities. This honors course is a rigorous college preparatory track, so students will be expected to be in class every day and turn in their homework, major assignments, and papers on time. All major assignments will be typed with the exception of in-class timed writing assignments. No late homework will be accepted. Students enrolled in this course will be required to participate in our RISE remediation program if the course grade reaches a 74% or below. Course Name: Gifted 9 th Grade Literature and Composition Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Same description as 9 th Grade Literature and Composition Honors with the following addition: a Research element. Course Name: 10 th Grade Literature and Composition Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 10 Prerequisites: See Above Description: 10 th Grade Literature and Composition is a mandatory course for all tenth grade students not enrolled in Honors Tenth Grade Literature and Composition. Students should be prepared to read a variety of materials with an emphasis on persuasion and non-fiction throughout the year in addition to a lengthy schedule of fiction novels. Students will write in response to an array of topics and writing situations and work to achieve depth and development in their writing. Students will work with peers on group projects, will participate in novel discussions, and will strengthen their grammar skills through our grammar practice program. Class time will be spent preparing for the PSAT and standardized testing. Students enrolled in this course should be prepared to have English homework each night and are required to participate in our RISE remediation program if the course grade reaches a 74% or below Course Name: 10 th Grade English Literature and Composition Honors (Pre-AP) Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 10 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students interested in taking Honors 10 th Grade Literature and Composition should be avid, independent readers and eager, accomplished writers who have Honors Language Arts experience from high school or a 95% or higher average in on-level 9 th Grade English as well as that teacher s recommendation. 10 th Grade honors students should be prepared to work on multiple in-class and out-of-class assignments simultaneously and should be self-directed, organized learners. Accordingly, honors students knowingly anticipate a minimum of one hour of English homework per night. Students are expected both to read course novels and required independent novels at home and to be ready to discuss and analyze these novels as a large group during class time, frequently applying the basics of literary theory. Students will also complete an in depth persuasive research paper, a persuasive issue paper, a literary analysis paper, and numerous timed writing papers throughout the course of the year. Class time will be spent preparing for the PSAT and standardized testing. The honors track is a rigorous college preparatory track, so students will be expected to be in class every day and turn in their homework, major assignments, and papers on time, without question. All major assignments will be typed and no late homework will be accepted. Students enrolled in this course should be prepared to have English homework each night and are required to participate in our RISE remediation program if the course grade reaches a 74% or below. Students in this course will prepare for AP Language, a college-level course taught in the 11 th grade. There is required summer reading for Honors Tenth Grade Literature and Composition.

18 Course Name: Gifted 10 th Grade English Literature and Composition Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 10 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Same description as 10 th Grade Literature and Composition Honors with the following addition: Research element. Course Name: Journalism 1/Newspaper Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Journalism I is an elective course available to students interested in all elements of journalism production. Students should have a personal interest in news and popular culture and should have a desire to publish work. They must be very accomplished academic writers, likely those who have participated in honors English during their freshman and/or sophomore years, and must be extremely comfortable working with new people. They should be responsible, self-motivated leaders who are well-respected by peers and faculty. Journalists accepted into the program will commit to year-after-year participation on the staff. In Journalism I, students will learn the tenants of journalism writing, journalism photography, and page layout design, often working collaboratively in peer newsroom groups. Responsibilities for this class extend outside of school hours for tasks like interviewing, page layout, and revision or editing processes; additionally, students must obtain advertising dollars to help support the journalism program. The class produces the school s newspaper 6-8 times per academic year and enters its work into local and national competitions. Course Name: Journalism 1/Annual (Yearbook) Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Study of photo journalism; production of school annual. Expectations: Students who apply for this course must be fluent writers who are willing to interview students and adults whom they do not know, take photos, and put in hours beyond regular class time. Having a firm grasp of other academics is important because of the demands of this class. Course Name: Journalism/Creative Writing Course Numbers: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Journalism I is a survey of the basic concepts of reporting and non-fiction writing. Students will encounter various article formats and work towards developing their voice using various writing styles. They will uncover the history of journalism and speculate on the direction that this noble profession will take in the future. They will discuss journalistic ethics and think critically about bias in reporting. Students will be grounded in the major traditions, celebrated journalists, and professional integrity of the discipline. Much of the course will focus on the students developing and improving their writing in a variety of styles and formats. Voice, tone, syntax, vocabulary, structure, and editing techniques will all be addressed in a writing workshop atmosphere. This course is meant to prepare students to continue on into either Newspaper to be on the staff of The Hook, Yearbook to be on the staff of The Edge, or Literary Magazine to be on the staff of The Manifest. Course Name: Speech/Forensics 1 (Intro to Policy Debate) Course Numbers: Term: Year Grade: 9 ( 12)* Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course is meant for those interested in joining the Alpharetta Policy Debate Team. The year-long elective will center on developing various argumentation skills. The major focuses of the course will be the development of effective rhetoric, use of current events to support arguments, and in-depth research skills. This will be implemented in the specialized format of competitive policy debate. All students in this course will be required to attend at least one tournament. This class is intended for incoming 9 th graders. *Rising 10 th, 11 th, or 12 th graders should discuss the course with Mr. Smiley prior to signing up for it. ESOL COURSES Course Name: 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Sheltered (ESOL) Core LA Credit Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course focuses on the continuous development of grammar and usage. Process writing is introduced and comprehension skills are enhanced through continued use of reading strategies and through a variety of printed materials. Instruction is anchored in 9 th grade English Language Arts GSE and instruction is differentiated with WIDA standards. Students enrolled in this course should be prepared to have English homework each night and are required to participate in our RISE remediation program if the course grade reaches a 74% or below. End-of Course Test required. Course Name: Communication Skills I Elective Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course will focus on the acquisition of social and instructional language based on the five WIDA standards. The primary emphasis for this course includes building on the initial survival language skills as well as developing interpersonal communication skills while learning about various cultural characteristics of the United States.

19 Course Name: Oral Communication in Content Areas Elective Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course supports and enhances oral/aural skills and references with five basic WIDA standards with emphasis on speaking skills in the content areas. Students will develop critical thinking skills by analyzing talks, speeches, and written communication. Course Name: Reading and Listening in the Content Areas Elective Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course will provide activities and opportunities to enhance literacy and listening skills necessary for success in the content areas. Guided by the five WIDA standards, the focus will be on the acquisition of fundamental skills: primarily reading and writing reinforced by speaking and listening while developing vocabulary associated with designated themes. Course Name: Communication Skills II Elective Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course is an expansion of Communication Skills I with emphasis upon proficiency Standard 2 regarding the communication of information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Language Arts. This course is designed for those English language learners who need further reinforcement to develop stronger reading and writing skills and who would not otherwise receive this specialized attention. Course Name: Writing in the Content Area Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: The class will focus on refining writing skills following the WIDA standards. Students will work on writing for content areas and skills in preparation for the Georgia High School Graduation Writing test. The focus will be on expository and persuasive writing, and may include note-taking, steps in the writing process, improving writing in focus and unity, and organization, idea development, mastering writing conventions, research and writing, and writing in specific content areas. Each semester may be taken independently. MATHEMATICS Please note that the initial placement guidelines do not include guidance for acceleration in Mathematics. Acceleration requires skipping curriculum, and the decision should be guided by Diagnostic Placement Assessments. These should be recommended and administered in July and August for final placement. Course Name: GSE Algebra I Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Description: GSE Algebra I is the first course in a sequence of three high school courses designed to ensure career and college readiness. The course represents a discrete study of algebra with correlated statistics applications. The fundamental purpose of Algebra I is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learned in the middle grades. The critical areas deepen and extend understanding of functions by comparing and contrasting linear, quadratic, and exponential phenomena. Students gain a foundation in linear, quadratic, and exponential functions before they are brought together to be compared and contrasted. As key characteristics of functions are introduced and revisited, students gain a deeper understanding of such concepts as domain and range, intercepts, increasing/decreasing, relative maximum/minimum, symmetry, end behavior, and the effect of function parameters. Course Name: GSE Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry A Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Description: GSE Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry A Honors is the first in a sequence of mathematics courses designed to prepare students to take an Advanced Placement mathematics course or other higher level mathematics courses. The fundamental purpose of the course is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learned in the middle grades. The critical areas deepen and extend understanding of functions by comparing and contrasting linear, quadratic, and exponential phenomena. Students gain a foundation in linear, quadratic, and exponential functions before they are brought together to be compared and contrasted. As key characteristics of functions are introduced and revisited, students gain a deeper understanding of such concepts as domain and range, intercepts, increasing/decreasing, relative maximum/minimum, symmetry, end behavior, and the effect of function parameters. This course begins the study of geometry by building upon work students have done in 8th grade. Students also develop a formal understanding of similarity and congruence, then investigate similarity and the Pythagorean Theorem as they relate to right triangle trigonometry.

20 Course Name: GSE Geometry Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Because this course offers 7 honors points, it is only for students who are a year or more ahead in mathematics. GSE Geometry Honors is the first course in a sequence of three high school courses designed to ensure career and college readiness. The course represents a discrete study of geometry with correlated statistics applications. Building on standards from middle school, students experiment with transformations in the plane, compare transformations that preserve distance and angle to those that do not and use transformations and proportional reasoning to develop a formal understanding of similarity and congruence. Criteria for similarity and congruence of triangles are examined, facility with geometric proofs is developed, and both are applied in proving theorems and generating geometric constructions involving lines, angles, triangles, and other polygons. Similarity in right triangles is applied to understand right triangle trigonometry. Students apply theorems about circles and extend the study of cross-sections of three-dimensional shapes; use concepts of distance, midpoint, and slope to verify algebraically geometric relationships of figures in the coordinate plane; solve problems involving parallel and perpendicular lines; and develop an understanding of independence and conditional probability to be used to interpret data. Course Name: GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 10 Prerequisites: See Above Description: GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors is the second in a sequence of mathematics courses designed to prepare students to take an Advanced Placement mathematics course or other higher level mathematics courses. Students continue to work with geometry concepts as they work with circles and theorems related to them. The students then move onto applying the geometric concepts they have previously learned in the coordinate plane in finding distances and writing equations of circles. They then build upon the probability concepts they learned in middle school. Students expand their repertoire of functions to include quadratic (with complex solutions), polynomial, rational, and radical functions. And, finally, students bring together all of their experience with functions to create models and solve contextual problems. Course Name: Gifted GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Same as GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors plus a research element Course Name: GSE Algebra II Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 10 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Because this course offers 7 honors points, it is only for students who are a year or more ahead in mathematics. GSE Algebra II Honors is the second course in a sequence of three high school courses designed to ensure career and college readiness. It is designed to prepare students for fourth course options relevant to their career pursuits. They apply methods from probability and statistics to draw inferences and conclusions from data. Students expand their repertoire of functions to include quadratic (with complex solutions), polynomial, rational, and radical functions. And, finally, students bring together all of their experience with functions to create models and solve contextual problems. Course Name: GSE Accelerated Pre-Calculus Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 11 Prerequisites: See Above Description: GSE Accelerated Pre-Calculus Honors is the third course in a sequence of mathematics courses designed to prepare students to take an Advanced Placement mathematics course or other higher level mathematics courses. The course focuses on standards to prepare students for a more intense study of mathematics. The study of circles and parabolas is extended to include other conics such as ellipses and hyperbolas. Trigonometric functions are introduced and developed to include inverses, general triangles and identities. Matrices provide an organizational structure in which to represent and solve complex problems. Students expand the concepts of complex numbers and the coordinate plane to represent and operate upon vectors. They apply methods from statistics to draw inferences and conclusions from data. Graphing calculator is required, TI 84 or better Course Name: Gifted GSE Accelerated Pre-Calculus Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 10 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Same as GSE Accelerated Pre-Calculus Honors plus a research element. Course Name: GSE Pre-Calculus Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 11 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Because this course offers 7 honors points, it is only for students who are a year or more ahead in mathematics. GSE Pre-Calculus Honors is the third course in a sequence of three high school courses designed to ensure career and college readiness. This course focuses on standards to prepare students for a more intense study of mathematics such as AP Calculus AB or College Calculus. The study of circles and parabolas is extended to include other conics such as ellipses and hyperbolas. Trigonometric functions are further developed to include inverses, general triangles and identities. Matrices provide an organizational structure in which to represent and solve complex problems. Students expand the concepts of complex numbers and the coordinate plane to represent and operate upon vectors. Probability rounds out the course using counting methods, including their use in making and evaluating decisions. Graphing calculator is required, TI 84 or better

21 SCIENCE Course Name: Biology Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 or 10 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Graduation Credit: Will satisfy Level 1 science graduation credit if pass both semesters. Topics: Relationships between structures and functions of living cells; role of DNA/RNA in biological traits; increasing complexity in single-celled and multi-celled organisms; interdependence of organisms and the flow of energy; natural selection and the theory of evolution. Teacher expectations: Since the nature of biology tends to be rigorous, students are expected to keep current with the material, review regularly (2-3 times weekly), and ask questions. In addition, biology is a laboratory science, so students are expected to follow safety protocol at all times. Other: This course is also designed to give students the necessary content knowledge in preparation for the biology Georgia Milestones End of Course (EOC) Test, which is given at the end of the school year and includes information from both first and second semesters. This test encompasses 20% of the student s overall biology grade. If the student took reading in 8 th grade, the student should consider taking Earth Systems for 9 th grade and Biology in the 10 th grade. Course Name: Biology Honors Course number: Term: Year Grade: 9 or 10 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Graduation Credit: Will satisfy Level 1 science graduation credit if pass both semesters. Topics: Relationships between structures and functions of living cells; role of DNA/RNA in biological traits; increasing complexity in single-celled and multi-celled organisms; interdependence of organisms and the flow of energy; natural selection and the history of evolution; science research project and in depth study of selected biology topics and skills preparing students for AP Biology and AP Environmental Science study. Teacher expectations: Honors classes will move at a faster pace, will require more independent study, and will cover topics in greater depth. Honors classes will complete an additional number of required labs. Any students who aspire to attend the Governors Honors Program or participate in highly competitive summer programs at university campuses are encouraged to complete an additional science project. Students will complete a literary review in addition to other research-related assignments, which will comprise a certain percentage of the semester grade. Due to the amount of research required for successful completion of this assignment, considerable time must be spent outside of class in order to meet the requirements of the literature review. Since the nature of biology tends to be rigorous, students are expected to keep current with the material, review regularly, and ask questions. In addition, biology is a laboratory science, so students are expected to follow safety protocol at all times. Other: In-depth study of selected biology topics and skills prepares students for future study in AP science courses. All biology classes are required to take the Georgia Milestones End of Course (EOC) test in May that will count as 20% of the second semester cumulative course grade. Course Name: Gifted Biology Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 or 10 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Same as Biology Honors + research component Course: Earth Systems Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9-12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Earth Systems is a yearlong course that is designed to continue investigations that began in K-8 Earth Science and Life Science. Students will discover the connections among the Earth s systems throughout Earth s history. These systems the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere interact through time to produce the Earth s landscapes, ecology, and resources. This course develops explanations of phenomena fundamental to the sciences of geology and physical geography including the early history of the Earth, plate tectonics, landform evolution, weather and climate, and the Earth s geologic record. Teacher Expectations: A background in Physical Science is recommended but not required for Earth Systems. Basic mathematic and graphing skills will be used throughout the year. Students are expected to attend class regularly, come prepared with their textbooks and notebooks daily, actively participate in class, turn in completed assignments on the day that they are due.

22 SOCIAL STUDIES Course Name: American Government/Civics Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Nation-states and government Authoritarian government and democratic government, Republic and democracy, U.S. Constitutionalism, election process, public opinion local presentation, presidency, budget, federal court system, basic rights, due process, taxation. This is a yearlong course available to students in grade 9. Course Name: AP Government/Politics: United States (for Freshmen) *This is a college level course* Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Description: The AP course in United States Government and Politics will give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. This course includes both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. government and politics and the analysis of specific examples. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. government and politics. While there is no single approach that an AP United States Government and Politics course must follow, students should become acquainted with the variety of theoretical perspectives and explanations for various behaviors and outcomes. Certain topics are usually covered in all college courses: I. Constitutional Underpinnings of US Government IV. Institutions of National Government II. Political Beliefs and Behaviors V. Public Policy III. Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Mass Media VI. Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Students will prepare for the College Board AP United States Government and Politics exam given in May and consisting of multiple-choice and free-response essays. This course may be substituted for American Government/Civics credit. Since reading at a high level is such a significant feature of the course, ideally students would come in with an ITBS reading score above the 85 th percentile. For transfer 10 th and 11 th grade students with a credit of World History, this course can be taken. Course Name: AP Human Geography (for Freshmen) *This is a college level course* Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: See Above Description: The purpose of the AP Human Geography course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice. WORLD LANGUAGES For the Class of 2012 and beyond, students planning to enter or transfer into a University System of Georgia institution or other post-secondary institution must take two units of the same world language. Many universities now require more than the two basic years as evidence of academic achievement. All World Language courses are yearlong courses. NOTE: In order to be considered for placement in a World Language honors course in high school, a student must earn a 92% in EACH of the four semesters of language study in middle school. The teacher must also recommend the student for placement in an honors course in high school. If a student begins World Language study in high school, he or she must earn a 97% in both semesters of study AND be recommended by the teacher to be placed in an Honors course the following year. Students may be recommended to switch to an on-level World Language course at the end of the first year of study if they do not meet the teacher s expectations. In Honors and AP courses, students are expected to: 1. actively participate in class activities and discussions 2. make every effort to speak in the target language 3. complete homework daily 4. be self-directed learners 5. work well in groups on large projects 6. Take risks If you are currently enrolled in an on-line World Language course, we highly recommend that you continue with virtual classes. Face-to-face and virtual courses follow different curricula.

23 Course Name: Chinese 1 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Beginning level Chinese is designed to introduce students to the Chinese language and the culture of Chinese-speaking peoples. Students will use the four language skills listening, speaking, reading and writing to attain proficiency and the ability to communicate in Chinese. Major topics include: Introduction to Chinese characters and pronunciation; greetings, family & friends; numbers/telling time & calendar dates; school information, sports; Chinese culture. Course Name: Chinese 2 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Chinese 2 emphasizes oral fluency and expects distinct growth in vocabulary and sentence patterns for functional use. Major topics include: Chinese pronunciation and introduction to Chinese characters; school information, daily routines; Invitation and visiting, weather / seasons, money and shopping; making purchases; eating at restaurant and home, ordering a meal; clothing & personal appearances; holidays & festivals and Chinese culture. Course Name: Chinese 2 Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Chinese 2 emphasizes oral fluency and expects distinct growth in vocabulary and sentence patterns for functional use, at an accelerated pace. Major topics include: Chinese pronunciation and introduction to Chinese characters; school information, daily routines; Invitation and visiting, weather / seasons, money and shopping; making purchases; eating at restaurant and home, ordering a meal; clothing & personal appearances; holidays & festivals and Chinese culture. Course Name: French 1 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students will learn about the French-speaking world, alphabet, greetings and manners, numbers, classroom objects, simple descriptions, school & class routines, time, weather, date, to express likes/dislikes, family, professions, food and geography. Course Name: French 2 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students will learn leisure time, vacations, weather, celebrations, clothing, travel, transportation, housing, and chores. Course Name: French 2 Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course provides an in-depth study of all topics in French II with heavy emphasis on oral production; additional reading selections. Course Name: Latin 1 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: Students will learn alphabet, greetings, rooms of the house, elements of a Roman city, slavery, burial traditions, gladiators, education, government and elections, Mt. Vesuvius, Pompeii, Roman Britain and Egypt and colonization, science and religion in the ancient world, derivatives. Course Name: Latin 2 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students will learn Roman religion, Roman Britain, the military, the city of Rome, beliefs and social classes, derivatives. Course Name: Latin 2 H Course Number: Term: Year Grade: Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course is an in-depth study of all topics in Latin II; in addition, translation of original Latin reading selections and recitation of notable Latin sayings. Course Name: Spanish 1 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students learn numbers, greetings, time, questions, dates, extend invitations, weather, colors, celebrations, family, routines, self, school, clothing, shopping, food, health/emotions, leisure time, sports, geography. Course Name: Spanish 2 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: Students learn clothing & shopping, colors, daily routine, personal hygiene, time expressions, food, food descriptions, meals, parties & celebrations, personal relationships, and stages of life. Course Name: Spanish 2 Honors Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: See Above Description: This course is an in-depth study of all topics in Spanish II with heavy emphasis on oral production; additional reading selections.

24 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION All PE classes are semester courses. Course Name: General Health Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None. This course is recommended for 9 th graders, but can be taken at other grade levels. Description: This course fulfills the requirement for graduation and the State of Georgia Drug and Alcohol Awareness component required for obtaining a driver s license. Course introduces personal health, wellness concepts; human sexuality/sex education; State ADAP requirements; CPR Training; First Aid Procedures; safety practices, responsibility for health decisions, decision-making skills, mental health, emotions, stress, nutrition, and alcohol, drug and tobacco use/abuse. Graduation Requirement. Course Name: Personal Fitness Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: This course fulfills the requirement for graduation. Topics and activities include personal fitness program, stress management, fitness games, nutrition, and weight training. A variety of cardiovascular fitness activities will be implemented to encourage each student to work within their Target Heart Rate Zone. Weight lifting and flexibility exercises are included in this course. A personal workout plan is designed and implemented in the course. Graduation Requirement. Course Name: General Physical Education 1 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: Introduces the rules, skills and strategy of flag football, basketball, volleyball, team handball, Frisbee games, tennis, soccer, softball, and table tennis. Team and tournament play is emphasized. Course Name: General Physical Education 2 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: General Physical Education 1 Description: Introduces the rules, skills and strategy of flag football, basketball, volleyball, team handball, Frisbee games, tennis, soccer, softball, and table tennis. Team and tournament play is emphasized. Course Name: General Physical Education 3 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: General Physical Education. 2 Description: Introduces the rules, skills and strategy of flag football, basketball, volleyball, team handball, Frisbee games, tennis, soccer, softball, and table tennis. Team and tournament play is emphasized. Course Name: Lifetime Sports Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: Introduces the rules, skills and strategy of tennis, golf, bocce, table tennis and volleyball. Team and tournament play is emphasized. Course Name: Recreational Games Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: Introduces the rules, skills and strategy of table tennis, Frisbee games, badminton, bowling, pickle ball, horseshoes and shuffleboard. Team and tournament play is emphasized. Weight Training I Course Name: Physical Conditioning Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Course Name: Advanced Physical Conditioning Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Physical Conditioning Description: In this course, students work on total body strength and fitness. The student will be required to perform all major lifts and will be given a weightlifting program designed to build strength and muscle size. Cardiovascular training is included in this course.

25 FINE ART ELECTIVES ART Course Name: Introduction to Art Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description This semester long introductory course establishes a standard and consistent foundation in the discipline of visual art. Students will be introduced to all aspects of visual art including but not limited to art as personal communication, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, design, aesthetics, careers, art criticism and art history. There are no required prerequisites for this course. Teacher Expectations: All students are required to keep a sketchbook of the entire semesters work. Sketchbooks can be purchased on your own or through the arts department. See your teacher for further details. Course Name: Ceramics 1 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Intro to Art Description: is a semester long introductory course in ceramics covering the three basic methods of hand building. Students will produce ceramic artwork using pinch, slab, and coil techniques. Students will learn the basic vocabulary of ceramics as well methods of surface treatment, firing, and other related aspects. Ceramic history, aesthetics, and art criticism will be incorporated throughout the course. Teacher Comments: Students are asked to donate $60 towards consumable materials used for the semester, and have a sketchbook to complete research assignments. The sketchbook can be purchased from your teacher at the beginning of the year, or a sketchbook used for a previous class. Course Name: Ceramics 2 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Introduction to Art, and Ceramics 1 Description: provides in-depth work with clay beyond that of Ceramics 1. Students will further technical ability in hand building, surface decoration, and/or wheel-thrown ceramics. Glaze chemistry will be addressed with an emphasis on how a glaze works and how to alter results. Alternative firing techniques will introduce students to various surface effects and firing atmospheres. Students will work in a more conceptual manner to develop their own ideas, style and artistic voice. Students will continue to investigate ceramics from around the world and throughout time. Teacher Comments: Students are asked to donate $60 towards consumable materials used for the semester, and have a sketchbook to complete research assignments. The sketchbook can be purchased from your teacher at the beginning of the year, or a sketchbook used for a previous class. Course Name: Digital Design Projects 1 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Intro to Art Description: This semester long course will acquaint students with the use of computers and digital media for the production of art. DDP is geared toward developing artistic skills and Photoshop skills to communicate ideas through print and multimedia presentations. At the completion of this course, the student may move into Advanced Digital Design Projects. Teacher Expectations: No prior computer knowledge necessary, this class offers a great alternative to photography if it cannot be fit into your schedule. Course Name: Advanced Digital Design Projects 2 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Introduction to Art, and Digital Design Projects 1 Description: This advanced semester long course will acquaint students with additional digital media for the production of art. The course continues development of artistic and computer skills to communicate ideas through print and multimedia. Course work will emphasize scanning, digital photography and a combination of computer and traditional art media. Students will design and produce art utilizing Adobe Photoshop and possibly Adobe Illustrator. Students will need to use a digital camera for outside photography assignments. Course Name: Drawing and Painting 1 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Intro to Art Description: This semester length course instructs students in fundamental drawing skills and prepares them to make the transition to painting. Course work builds on drawing skills introduced in Introduction to Art. Drawing approaches include contour, value to model form, gesture, perspective and color; students work with drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, conte, oil pastels. Art history, criticism and aesthetics are incorporated with studio production of drawings and paintings. Weekly sketchbook assignments will be given requiring one to two hours per week outside of class.

26 Course Name: Drawing and Painting 2 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Introduction to Art, Drawing and Painting I Description: This semester long course develops fundamental painting skills and continues to strengthen composition and drawing skills. The course includes studies in color sensitivity and a wide range of media and techniques. Students will work in watercolor, acrylics and oils. Art history, criticism, and aesthetics are incorporated with studio production of drawings and paintings. Weekly sketchbook assignments will be given requiring one to two hours per week outside of class. Course Name: Graphic Design 1 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Intro to Art Prerequisites: Introduction to Art Description: This semester long course introduces the art processes and techniques involved with the arrangement of words, shapes or images or their combination to communicate a concept directed toward a specific audience for a particular purpose or function. Many assignments have real-world applications in order to create authentic graphic design experience. Teacher Comments: Students are asked to donate $20 towards consumable materials used for the semester, and have a sketchbook to complete research assignments. The sketchbook can be purchased from your teacher at the beginning of the year, or a sketchbook used for a previous class. Course Name: Graphic Design 2 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Introduction to Art and Graphic Design 1 Description: This course extends the study begun in Graphic Design I of the art processes and techniques involved with the arrangement of words, shapes or images or their combination to communicate a concept directed toward a specific audience for a particular purpose or function. Teacher Comments: Students are asked to donate $20 towards consumable materials used for the semester, and have a sketchbook to complete research assignments. The sketchbook can be purchased from your teacher at the beginning of the year, or a sketchbook used for a previous class. Course Name: Jewelry and Metal Crafts 1 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Intro to Art Description: This semester long course introduces jewelry making as an art form in the past and present. A variety of media and tools are explored. The elements of art and principals of design are used to analyze, design, create, and evaluate jewelry. The course combines aesthetics, art criticism and art history with studio production of jewelry. Teacher Comments: Students are asked to donate $60 towards consumable materials used for the semester, and have a sketchbook to complete research assignments. The sketchbook can be purchased from your teacher at the beginning of the year, or a sketchbook used for a previous class. Course Name: Photography 1 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Intro to Art Description: This semester long course is an introduction to black and white photography and darkroom processing. Students will construct their own pinhole camera, take photos, and develop photos in the darkroom creating a photographic portfolio as they learn the technical and artistic aspects of photography. A brief introduction to digital photography will be included. Photo history, critiques of photos, aesthetics and design will be addressed throughout the semester. Students will have assignments to make some photos at home and keep a visual journal. Students will provide their own light sensitive paper which can be purchased in bulk for a discount. Teacher Comments: Students are asked to donate $60 towards consumable materials used for the semester, and have a sketchbook to complete research assignments. The sketchbook can be purchased from your teacher at the beginning of the year, or a sketchbook used for a previous class. Course Name: Photography 2 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Introduction to Art, and Photography 1 Description: Is a semester long course that builds on basic skills and darkroom techniques learned in Photo Design I. Students hone skills in communicating meaning through photography. They learn to use a 35mm camera, they develop and print images from black and while film and refine their darkroom and printing techniques. The course incorporates aesthetics, art criticism, art history and a brief introduction to digital photography. Students will be asked to make selected photographs at home and to keep a visual journal. Students will provide their own film and light sensitive paper which can be purchased in bulk for a discount. All art work created in this class becomes the property of the student. Teacher Expectations: Students are expected to provide their own 35mm cameras. Digital SLR not accepted. Teacher Comments: Students are asked to donate $60 towards consumable materials used for the semester, and have a sketchbook to complete research assignments. The sketchbook can be purchased from your teacher at the beginning of the year, or a sketchbook used for a previous class.

27 Course Name: Sculpture 1 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Introduction to Art Description: This semester long course introduces students to the production of three-dimensional art making including additive, subtractive and modeling processes of sculptural construction. Sculpture s influence on the environment will be examined, as well as the investigation a variety of media. Students are expected to make connections as they explore meaning, develop creative thinking skills, search for contextual understanding resulting in authentic assessment and reflection. Teacher Comments: Students are asked to donate $60 towards consumable materials used for the semester, and have a sketchbook to complete research assignments. The sketchbook can be purchased from your teacher at the beginning of the year, or a sketchbook used for a previous class. Course Name: Sculpture 2 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Introduction to Art and Sculpture 1 Description: This semester long course offers students in-depth study to the production of three-dimensional art making including additive, subtractive, casting and modeling processes while investigating a variety of media. Students are expected to make connections as they explore meaning, develop creative thinking skills, search for contextual understanding resulting in authentic assessment and reflection. Teacher Comments: Students are asked to donate $60 towards consumable materials used for the semester, and have a sketchbook to complete research assignments. The sketchbook can be purchased from your teacher at the beginning of the year, or a sketchbook used for a previous class. DRAMA Course Name: Fundamentals of Theatre I Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: This introductory course is an exploration of theatre as an artistic form that focuses on the appreciation and value of theatre in society. It is the perfect place for beginning students to start learning about Theatre and is a prerequisite to several other Theatre courses. This course is a semester or a yearlong course. Students will be required to write critiques based on actual productions seen outside of class. For students taking a full year, be sure to sign up for Fundamental of Theatre II second semester. Course Name: Fundamentals of Theatre II Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: This semester long companion course to Fundamentals of Theatre I is an in depth exploration of theatre as an artistic form that focuses on the appreciation and value of theatre in society. For students wishing to take this course a full year, be sure to sign up for Fundamentals of Theatre II. Students will be required write critiques based on actual productions seen outside of class. Course Name: Technical Theater I Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: A semester-long class for the student who wishes to gain practical experience in lighting, sound, set construction, makeup, costuming, & stage management. This course will explore the fundamentals of play production, encompassing a range of activities from designing to constructing scenery for school productions. Students gain hands-on experience by providing technical support for functions in the school auditorium outside of class. 20 out of class production hours required per semester. These hours can be earned by working tech for any AHS theatre production, concert, or event. Course Name: Musical Theater I Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: This is an introductory class that establishes basic principles used in the process and production of modern theatre. Students will be introduced to a wide variety of Musical Theatre elements including musicality, movement, vocalization, artistry, acting, puppetry, and staging. The student discovers storyline and characters that exist in musicals, plays, and original pieces of drama. The student develops an understanding of performance techniques required for various roles and styles needed for specific performances and will gain experience in the creative process through active individual and group involvement. Course will include vocal training for a musical theater production. Students will be required to participate in the musical either onstage or behind the scenes.

28 MUSIC Course Name: Beginning Guitar 1 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: This is a beginning music course for students with little or no formal training on the guitar. Basic guitar techniques will be introduced to the students. Music fundamentals such as basic theory, notation, and rhythm will be covered. It will also covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. An individualized setting will be provided. The main focus of the class will of course be learning to play the guitar! GOALS: 1. The student will be able to play guitar. 2. The student will be able to identify the fundamentals of music through guitar performance. 3. The student will apply music theory and guitar fundamentals to musical performance. REQUIREMENTS: No musical experience is required to participate in class guitar only a desire to learn how to play! Students will be expected to complete guitar performance tests (proficiencies) on their guitar. In addition, students will complete periodic worksheets. FEES: The guitar is a consumable instrument they will deteriorate over time and must be worked on - and eventually replaced. Strings break on a regular basis and must be replaced as well. Because of this, we must charge a one-time user fee (per semester) to offset this expense ($25 Checks Payable to AHS) Please refer to separate sheet for fee details. Total Fees for Book and Guitar Usage - $38 Course Name: Beginning Guitar 2 Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Beginning Guitar 1 Description: This is a beginning music course for students with little or no formal training on the guitar. Music fundamentals such as basic theory, notation, and rhythm will be covered. This course enhances level-one skills and provides further opportunities for individualized study in basic guitar techniques. The course covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, and creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. Students will be expected to complete guitar performance tests (proficiencies) on their guitar. In addition, students will complete periodic worksheets. The main focus of the class will of course be learning to play the guitar! GOALS: 1. The student will be able to play guitar. 2. The student will be able to identify and apply the fundamentals of musical performance through playing guitar. 3. The student will apply basic music theory and guitar fundamentals to musical performance through solo and ensemble playing. Major scale construction; C,G,D scales, begin right hand position playing; apply to I-IV-V chord progressions; A,E,F scales; continue right hand work; right hand arpeggio playing; position scales using PIMA right-hand fingerings; Tablature; positional scale using right hand fingering, natural notes in 5th position, 5th position melodies 5th and 7th position playing ensemble playing. FEES: The guitar is a consumable instrument they will deteriorate over time and must be worked on - and eventually replaced. Strings break on a regular basis and must be replaced as well. Because of this, we must charge a one-time user fee (per semester) to offset this expense ($25 Checks Payable to AHS) Please refer to separate sheet for fee details. Total Fees for Book and Guitar Usage - $38 Course Name: Beginning Keyboarding (Piano) 1 Course Number: Prerequisites: None Course Name: Beginning Keyboarding (Piano) II Course Number: Prerequisites: Beg Piano I Course Name: Beginning Piano Lab Course Number: Prerequisites: Beg Piano II Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Description: The course introduces basic piano keyboard techniques. It covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, and creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. An individualized setting will be provided. This semester course is for beginning piano students. Students work individually at their own pace on electronic keyboards with headphones. Course Name: Beginning (Mixed) Chorus (Concert Choir) Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Course Number: Grade 9: Beginning Mixed Chorus I Grade 11: Beginning Mixed Chorus III Grade 10: Beginning Mixed Chorus II Grade 12: Beginning Mixed Chorus IV Prerequisites: None Description: This year-long, co-curricular chorus class is designed for students that have never taken chorus (beginning) and provides them opportunities to learn and improve on performance skills and knowledge in mixed choral singing. Students will learn music performance skills and how to properly use their voice, music theory and sight singing using the Kodaly method, history and cultural contributions of music, creative aspects of music, and appreciation of music. Students will learn to sing and perform in various choral styles, including classical, pop, musical theatre and jazz. Stresses individual progress and group experiences. Teacher Comments: Students who take this course will be asked to pay $80/year, which covers the student s formal uniform rental, and allows the chorus program to fund various events and pay for clinicians and accompanists during the year. Payment plans are offered to any student that cannot pay all at one time and various fundraisers will take place during the year to help off-set costs. All

29 rehearsals and performances are required. Additional opportunities for students include our yearly trip (previous years include Disney World, New York City, and Europe) and various honor choirs, which are optional and would be an additional expense to the student. Course Name: Intermediate (Mixed) Chorus (Concert Choir) Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Course Number: Grade 9: Intermediate Mixed Chorus I Grade 11: Intermediate Mixed Chorus III Grade 10: Intermediate Mixed Chorus II Grade 12: Intermediate Mixed Chorus IV Prerequisites: At least one (1) year of experience in a chorus program Description: This year-long, co-curricular chorus class is designed for students that have taken chorus before (intermediate-level) and provides them opportunities to learn and improve on performance skills and knowledge in mixed choral singing. Students will learn music performance skills and how to properly use their voice, music theory and sight singing using the Kodaly method, history and cultural contributions of music, creative aspects of music, and appreciation of music. Students will learn to sing and perform in various choral styles, including classical, pop, musical theatre and jazz. Stresses individual progress and group experiences. Teacher Comments: Students who take this course will be asked to pay $80/year, which covers the student s formal uniform rental, and allows the chorus program to fund various events and pay for clinicians and accompanists during the year. Payment plans are offered to any student that cannot pay all at one time and various fundraisers will take place during the year to help off-set costs. All rehearsals and performances are required. Additional opportunities for students include our yearly trip (previous years include Disney World, New York City, and Europe) and various honor choirs, which are optional and would be an additional expense to the student. Course Name: Advanced Women s Chorus (Select Women s Ensemble) Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Course Number: Grade 9: Advanced Women s Chorus I Grade 11: Advanced Women s Chorus III Grade 10: Advanced Women s Chorus II Grade 12: Advanced Women s Chorus IV Prerequisites: Placement by audition only Description: This year-long, co-curricular chorus class is designed for advanced chorus students and provides them opportunities to improve on performance skills and knowledge in female choral singing. Students will perform top literature for women s voices; previous knowledge of singing, music vocabulary, and sight singing using the Kodaly method is a must. Students will learn to sing and perform in various choral styles, including classical, pop, musical theatre and jazz. Stresses individual progress and group experiences. Teacher Comments: Students who take this course will be asked to pay $80/year, which covers the student s formal uniform rental, and allows the chorus program to fund various events and pay for clinicians and accompanists during the year. Payment plans are offered to any student that cannot pay all at one time and various fundraisers will take place during the year to help off-set costs. All rehearsals and performances are required. Additional opportunities for students include our yearly trip (previous years include Disney World, New York City, and Europe) and various honor choirs, which are optional and would be an additional expense to the student. Course Name: Mastery Mixed Chorus (Chorale) Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Course Number: Grade 9: Mastery Mixed Chorus I Grade 11: Mastery Mixed Chorus III Grade 10: Mastery Mixed Chorus II Grade 12: Mastery Mixed Chorus IV Prerequisites: Placement by audition only. Description: This year-long, co-curricular chorus class is designed for advanced chorus students and provides them opportunities to improve on performance skills and knowledge in mixed choral singing. This class is our most advanced ensemble at AHS and a high level of commitment is expected. It is required that students who take this course have previous intensive training in choral singing, music vocabulary, and sight singing using the Kodaly method. Students will learn to sing and perform in various choral styles, including classical, pop, musical theatre and jazz. Stresses individual progress and group experiences. Teacher Comments: Students who take this course will be asked to pay $80/year, which covers the student s formal uniform rental, and allows the chorus program to fund various events and pay for clinicians and accompanists during the year. Payment plans are offered to any student that cannot pay all at one time and various fundraisers will take place during the year to help off-set costs. All rehearsals and performances are required. Additional opportunities for students include our yearly trip (previous years include Disney World, New York City, and Europe) and various honor choirs, which are optional and would be an additional expense to the student. Course Name: Beginning Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Term: Year Course Number: (Grade 9) Prerequisites: Previous Director Recommendation, no audition required, Beginning Band 1 - BEGINNERS ONLY; ALL incoming 9 th graders who were in middle school band should enroll in Intermediate Band 1 Course Number: (Grade 10), (Grade 11), (Grade 12) Description: This yearlong course develops an awareness of music literature through performance and listening. Explore techniques of playing instruments, note reading, simple rhythm, and pitch discrimination. This course requires minimal after-school hours. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required.

30 Course Name: Intermediate Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (Symphonic Band 1) Term: Year Course Number: (Grade 9), (Grade 10), (Grade 11), (Grade 12) Prerequisites: Director Recommendation, placement is by audition only; Intermediate Band 1 - ALL INCOMING 9 TH GRADE BAND STUDENTS SHOULD ENROLL IN THIS CLASS; placement auditions will be taken into consideration and adjustments in schedule will be made after audition has been scored. Description: Explore techniques of playing instruments, note reading, simple rhythm, and pitch discrimination; also discrimination through singing and playing, expression, and music vocabulary. Major wind band literature is studied and performed; advanced knowledge of instrumental technique and music vocabulary is a must. Course content expectations are high. This course requires minimal after-school hours. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required. Course Name: Advanced Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (Symphonic Band 2) Term: Year Course Number: (Grade 9) Prerequisites: Director Recommendation, placement is by audition only Course Number: (Grade 10), (Grade 11), (Grade 12) Description: This yearlong course is similar to Intermediate Band, but includes more complex rhythms, pitch discrimination through singing and playing, expression, and music vocabulary. Major wind band literature is studied and performed; advanced knowledge of instrumental technique and music vocabulary is a must. Course content expectations are high. This course requires minimal after-school hours. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required. Course Name: Mastery Band 1, 2, 3, 4 (Wind Ensemble) Term: Year Course Number: (Grade 9), (Grade 10), (Grade 11), (Grade 12) Prerequisites: Director Recommendation, placement is by audition only Description: This yearlong course is similar to Intermediate Band, but for the most advanced musicians; this is our top performance ensemble at AHS. Course requires very specific commitment to this ensemble. Major wind band literature is studied and performed; extensive knowledge of advanced instrumental technique and music vocabulary is a must. Course content expectations are high. This course requires after-school hours. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required. Course Name: Percussion I Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Prerequisites: Director Recommendation; ALL 9 th grade percussion students should sign up for this class. This class meets as a separate class and is percussion only, no winds. Description: This yearlong course develops the basic techniques in solo and chamber percussion playing as well as concert band materials. Emphasis is placed on percussion techniques, composers, percussion literature, and performance etiquette. This course requires minimal after-school hours. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required. Course Name: Beginning Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 (Concert Orchestra) Term: Year Course Number: (Grade 9) - Previous Director Recommendation, no audition required, ALL incoming 9 th grade Orchestra students should enroll in this class; placement auditions will be taken into consideration (Grade 10), (Grade 11), (Grade 12) Description: Provides opportunities to develop performance skills and precision on orchestral stringed instruments. The course emphasizes performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. Organizes objectives for self-paced progress through all four levels. Stresses individual progress and ensemble experiences. The AHS Concert Orchestra will perform String Orchestra literature. Students in this orchestra are expected to be able to play in tune in third position. Rehearsals are daily during 1 st period and possibly a few after school rehearsals (usually the day of a concert.) When after school rehearsals are posted, they are required attendance and are not optional. Literature will consist of GMEA Level III string orchestra literature. Proficiency is expected in at least four two octave scales and arpeggios appropriate for their particular instrument. Skills will be developed during the year on all 12 Major twooctave scales and arpeggios. Students will be taught personal diagnostic skills for individual practice and improvement purposes. Students will be expected to practice a minimum of 100 minutes per week. This orchestra will perform at the Fall, Winter, GMEA Preview, GMEA LGPE, Cluster and Spring Concerts as well as selected community events during the year. Students also have the opportunity to perform at GMEA Solo and Ensemble Performance Evaluation, audition for GMEA All-State and Fulton County Honor Orchestra. Course Name: Intermediate Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 (Philharmonia) Term: Year Course Number: (Grade 9), (Grade 10), (Grade 11), (Grade 12) Description: Provides opportunities for intermediate-level performers to increase performance skills and precision on orchestral stringed instruments. This course covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. Organizes objectives for self-paced progress through all four levels. Stresses individual progress and group experiences. The AHS Philharmonia Orchestra will perform String Orchestra literature. Students in this orchestra are expected to have advanced level technique on their instrument including shifting 1st through 5th positions as well as vibrato.

31 Rehearsals are daily during 2 nd period and possibly a few after school rehearsals. When after school rehearsals are posted, they are required attendance and are not optional. Literature will consist of GMEA Level IV, V string orchestra literature. Proficiency in all one and two-octave major scales and arpeggios is expected as well as selected twooctave melodic minor scales and arpeggios. Students will gain proficiency in three octave major scales up to 4 sharps and flats. Students will be taught personal diagnostic skills for individual practice and improvement purposes. Required practice time is a minimum of 120 minutes weekly. This orchestra will perform at the Fall, Winter, GMEA Preview, GMEA LGPE, Cluster and Spring Concerts as well as selected community events during the year. Students also have the opportunity to perform at GMEA Solo and Ensemble Performance Evaluation, audition for GMEA All- State and Fulton County Honor Orchestra. Course Name: Advanced Orchestra (Sinfonia) Term: Year Course Number: (Grade 9), (Grade 10), (Grade 11), (Grade 12) Description: Provides opportunities for advanced-level performers to increase performance skills and precision on orchestral stringed instruments. It covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. The objectives of the course for self-paced progress are organized through all four levels. It stresses individual progress and group experiences. The AHS Sinfonia Orchestra will perform String Orchestra literature. Students in this orchestra are expected to have advanced level technique on their instrument including shifting 1st through 5th positions as well as vibrato. Rehearsals are daily during 3rd period and possibly a few after school rehearsals. When after school rehearsals are posted, they are required attendance and are not optional. Literature will consist of GMEA Level IV and V string orchestra literature. Proficiency in all two-threes octave major scales and arpeggios is expected as well as selected two and three-octave melodic minor scales and arpeggios. Students will be taught personal diagnostic skills for individual practice and improvement purposes. Required practice time is a minimum of 150 minutes weekly. This orchestra will perform at the Fall, Winter, GMEA Preview, GMEA LGPE, Cluster and Spring Concerts as well as selected community events during the year. Students also have the opportunity to perform at GMEA Solo and Ensemble Performance Evaluation, audition for GMEA All-State and Fulton County Honor Orchestra. Course Name: Mastery Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 (Symphony) Term: Year Course Number: (Grade 9), (Grade 10), (Grade 11), (Grade 12) Description: Provides opportunities for mastery-level performers to increase performance skills and precision on orchestral stringed instruments. The course covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. Organizes objectives for self-paced progress through all four levels. Stresses individual progress and group experiences. The AHS Symphony Orchestra is a Full Symphony Orchestra and requires the highest of skill and ability on your instrument. Rehearsals are daily 4th period. May require after school or evening rehearsals Students in this orchestra are expected to be independent as well as group workers. Literature will consist of level GMEA Level V and VI literature in both String and Full Orchestra. Opportunities exist for solo and ensemble as well as concerto literature. Students will be taught personal diagnostic skills for individual practice and improvement purposes. Required practice time is a minimum of 150 minutes weekly. Students in this orchestra must be able to travel with the orchestra when it performs locally, statewide or nationally. Opportunities for fund raising will be provided to assist in defraying travel expenses. Course Name: Mastery Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 (Chamber Orchestra) Term: Year Course Number: (Grade 9), (Grade 10), (Grade 11), (Grade 12) Description: Provides opportunities for mastery-level performers to increase performance skills and precision on orchestral stringed instruments and perform in a chamber setting. The AHS Chamber Orchestra is a small, elite group of musicians and requires the highest of skill and ability on your instrument. The course covers performance and production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical and cultural contributions and influences, creative aspects of music and appreciation of music. Organizes objectives for self-paced progress through all four levels. Stresses individual progress and group experiences. Rehearsals are daily 5th period. The chamber orchestra students will also learn the repertoire and perform with the AHS Symphony and will be required to attend full orchestra rehearsals during or after school. Students in this orchestra are expected to be independent as well as group workers. Literature will consist of level GMEA Level VI string orchestra literature in addition to the symphony music. Opportunities exist for solo and ensemble as well as concerto literature. Students will be taught personal diagnostic skills for individual practice and improvement purposes. Required practice time is a minimum of 150 minutes weekly. Students in this orchestra must be able to travel with the orchestra when it performs locally, statewide or nationally. Opportunities for fund raising will be provided to assist in defraying travel expenses. Course Name: Ethnic Music Studies (Color Guard Class) Term: Semester Course Number: Grade 9: Ethnic Music Studies I, Fall Color Guard, Winter Color Guard Grade 10: Ethnic Music Studies II, Fall Color Guard, Winter Color Guard Grade 11: Ethnic Music Studies III, Fall Color Guard, Winter Color Guard Grade 12: Ethnic Music Studies IV, Fall Color Guard, Winter Color Guard Prerequisites: Instructor recommendation or audition Description: The Ethnic Music Studies (also known as Color Guard Class) is a Fine Arts elective. It is a co-curricular and performance based course. The course develops the

32 student s understanding that there are many different, but equally valid, forms of musical and artistic expression and encourages students to develop a broad perspective. This perspective is based on an understanding and respect for a variety of opinions and approaches. The Ethnic Music Studies class is an outcome-based class that uses performance skills to allow students to experience movement and music. Students will perform routines and choreography along with music. There will be a focus on movement basics (ballet, modern dance, and various styles of dance), musical count structures, and musical interpretation in regards to body movement. Props will be used and manipulation fundamentals of these props will also be a focus of the course. Most members in the Ethnic Music Studies Class will perform with the marching band during first semester as well as perform independently as the winter guard during the second semester. Teacher Expectations: All rehearsals and performances are required. Please Note: There is an instructional fee of $50 for any student who is not a part of the AHS Color Guard or Winter Guard. Course Name: Music Appreciation 1 Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: Introduces production and performance; covers terminology and idioms, elements of music, perceptive listening and attitudes and appreciation. Stresses the ability to become a literate consumer and the ability to speak and write about music. Course Name: Beginning Music Technology (Intro to Music Technology) Course Number: Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Basic music background Description: This is an introduction to the world of music technology! We will cover software and hardware with a focus on basic acoustics, digital audio, MIDI, sequencing and music notation (scoring) software. Lab activities will place emphasis basics of music form and structure along with the operation of and components of a typical MIDI and digital audio lab. Course Objectives: 1. Discuss / evaluate the place of music technology in the current music industry 2. Identify and explain basic elements of MIDI 3. Identify and discuss fundamental concepts of acoustics and digital audio 4. Use basic recording and sound reinforcement equipment for simple music projects 5. Use music software for digital audio, synthesis, sequencing, recording and music notation. GOALS: Students will be able to demonstrate experience and basic knowledge in music technology hardware and software for recording, editing, mixing, application of audio effects, MIDI sequencing, and notation. Students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the music industry. REQUIREMENTS: Some musical experience and basic knowledge is required to participate in the Intro to Music Technology course. Please visit with Mr. Walsh to see if you qualify! Students will be required to have their own form of computer storage (64 GB USB flash drive or portable drive) Course Name: Intermediate Music Technology (Music Technology and Production) Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Moderate Music Background Description: Welcome to the world of music technology! We will cover software and hardware with a focus on basic acoustics, digital audio, MIDI, sequencing and music notation (scoring) software. Lab activities will place emphasis basics of music form and structure along with the operation of and components of a typical MIDI and digital audio lab. Sound tracks and video will be explored. Course Objectives: 1. Discuss / evaluate the place of music technology in the current music industry 2. Identify and explain elements of MIDI 3. Identify and discuss concepts of acoustics and digital audio 4. Use recording and sound reinforcement equipment for moderate-to-advanced music projects including but not limited to original music compositions and music videos. 5. Use music software for digital audio, synthesis, sequencing, recording and music notation. GOALS: Students will be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge in music technology hardware and software for recording, editing, mixing, application of audio effects, MIDI sequencing, and notation. Students will demonstrate a strong knowledge of the music industry. REQUIREMENTS: Pre-requisite for most students is the Intro to Music Tech course. Musical experience and basic knowledge is required to participate in the Music Technology and Production course. Please visit with Mr. Walsh to see how you qualify! Students will be required to have their own form of computer storage (64 GB USB flash drive or portable drive)

33 CAREER TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING DRAWING & DESIGN The purpose of these courses is to explore all aspects of drafting from basic fundamentals and basic construction to architectural drafting. Computer-aided design/drafting is utilized during all phases of drafting. Course Name: Introduction to Drafting & Design Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: The Introduction to Drafting and Design course is the foundational course under the Architectural Drawing and Design pathway and prepares students for a pursuit of any career in the field of Drafting/Architecture. The course provides the basic knowledge of mathematically drawing objects to scale and the use of CAD. AUDIO-VIDEO TECHNOLOGY & FILM Course Name: Audio-Video Technology & Film I Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: This course is an introduction to video production. Students learn basic camera techniques, introduction to digital editing, scripting, and other digital media. Students will learn a basic understanding of video principles. Students will also explore the video industry with the production of a business plan and/or other career explorations BUSINESS Course Name: Introduction to Business & Technology Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: Introduction to Business & Technology is the foundational course for Advanced Accounting, Business Accounting, Banking, and Insurance pathways. The course is designed for high school students as a gateway to the career pathways above, and provides an overview of business and technology skills required for today's business environment. Knowledge of business principles, the impact of financial decisions, and technology proficiencies demanded by business combine to establish the elements of this course. Emphasis is placed on developing proficient fundamental computer skills required for all career pathways. Students will learn essentials for working in a business environment, managing a business, and owning a business. The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information-based society. Students will not only understand the concepts, but apply their knowledge to situations and defend their actions/decisions/choices through the knowledge and skills acquired in this course. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry. Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of both the employability skills standards and content standards for this course. Various forms of technologies will be highlighted to expose students to the emerging technologies impacting the business world. Professional communication skills and practices, problemsolving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of effective presentation skills are taught in this course as a foundational knowledge to prepare students to be college and career ready. Introduction to Business & Technology is a course that is appropriate for all high school students. After mastery of the standards in this course, students should be prepared to earn an industry recognized credential: Microsoft Office Specialist for Word Core Certification. COMPUTER SCIENCE Course Name: Introduction to Digital Technology Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: Introduction to Digital Technology is the foundational course for Web & Digital Communications, Programming, Advanced Programming, Information Support & Services, and Network Systems pathways. This course is designed for high school students to understand, communicate, and adapt to a digital world as it impacts their personal life, society, and the business world. Exposure to foundational knowledge in hardware, software, programming, web design, IT support, and networks are all taught in a computer lab with hands-on activities and project focused tasks. Students will not only understand the concepts, but apply their knowledge to situations and defend their actions/decisions/choices through the knowledge and skills acquired in this course. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry. Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of both the employability skills standards and content standards for this course. Various forms of technologies will be highlighted to expose students to the emerging technologies impacting the digital world. Professional communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of effective presentation skills are taught in this course as a foundational knowledge to prepare students to be college and career ready. The knowledge and skills taught in this course build upon each other to form a comprehensive introduction to digital world. Intro to Digital Technology is a course that is appropriate for all high school students.

34 ENGINEERING Course Name: Foundations of Engineering Technology Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Description: Alpharetta has a state-of-the-art lab utilizing industry standard equipment to learn the basics of engineering practices. The Foundations of Engineering and Technology is the introductory course for the Engineering and Technology Education pathways. This STEM driven course provides the students with an overview of engineering and technology including the different methods used in the engineering design process developing fundamental technology and engineering literacy. Students will demonstrate the skills and knowledge they have learned through various project based activities while using an engineering design process to successfully master the E in STEM. HEALTHCARE SCIENCE Course Name: Introduction to Healthcare Science Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: None Course Description: Introduction to Healthcare Science is the foundational course for all Health Science pathways and is a prerequisite for all other Healthcare Science pathway courses. This course will enable students to receive initial exposure to the many Healthcare Science careers as well as employability, communication, and technology skills necessary in the healthcare industry. The concepts of human growth and development, interaction with patients and family members, health, wellness, and preventative care are evaluated, as well as the legal, ethical responsibilities of today s healthcare provider. Fundamental healthcare skills development is initiated including microbiology, basic life support and first aid. This course will provide students with a competitive edge to be the better candidate for either entry into the healthcare global marketplace and/or the post-secondary institution of their choice to continue their education and training. The completion of this course fulfills the fourth science requirement. PEER LEADERSHIP ELECTIVES Course Name: Peer Leadership (Student Council) Course Number: Fall/1st semester Course Number: Spring/2 nd semester Term: Semester Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Excellent attendance and discipline required; Student Council/Government or teacher recommendation Description: Students in this course are selected school leaders who work towards implementing school-wide student initiatives. TALENTED AND GIFTED (TAG) Course Name/Course Number: Gifted Participation Gifted Participation Gifted Participation Gifted Participation Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: TAG Eligibility Description: The TAG Program has numerous participation options for gifted students including seminars, individual projects, TAG Directed Studies, TAG Career Internships, and Advanced Placement courses. Seminar participants schedules will have "TAG Participation" listed merely as an indication that they are registered for the program; there is not an actual daily seminar class. Students will receive seminar schedules from their TAG advisors.

35 INTERRELATED RESOURCE (IRR) Course Name: Study Skills 1, 2, 3, 4 Course Number: , , , Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Currently enrolled in TT or GE classes Description: Study Skills is available to 9th 12th grade students served through an IEP in the IRR Program; students earn elective credit. The Study Skills class provides focused instruction on time management, organization, and test-taking skills through research-based strategies. Students will develop an understanding of how to improve study habits based on their own learning modalities. During the second half of every class period, students will be able to complete assignments from other classes with teacher support. Study Skills is recommended for students enrolled in mostly Team-Taught or General Education classes requiring additional support in the resource setting. VIRTUAL LEARNING LAB Course Name: Study Skills 1, 2, 3, 4 Course Number: , , , Term: Year Grade: 9 12 Prerequisites: Must be taking an online course Description: Study Skills is available to 9th 12th grade students to earn elective credit while taking an online course. The Study Skills class provides focused instruction on time management, organization, and test-taking skills through research-based strategies. Students will develop an understanding of how to improve study habits based on their own learning modalities. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) The College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses listed below will be offered if sufficient enrollment exists. Students enrolled in AP classes are expected to remain in the course for a minimum of one semester. Most courses have required summer reading and/or summer assignments. Summer reading/assignments will be posted at prior to the last week of school. Course Name: AP Government/Politics: United States (for Freshmen) *This is a college level course* Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9 Course Name: AP Human Geography (for Freshmen) *This is a college level course* Course Number: Term: Year Grade: 9

36 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) Founded in 1968, the International Baccalaureate (IB) is a non-profit educational foundation offering four highly respected programmes of international education that develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills needed to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world. Schools must be authorized, by the IB organization, to offer any of the programmes. The International Baccalaureate (IB) offers a continuum of international education. The programmes encourage both personal and academic achievement, challenging students to excel in their studies and in their personal development. In order to teach IB programmes, schools must be authorized. Every school authorized to offer IB programmes is known as an IB World School. DISCLAIMER: Alpharetta High School is currently a candidate school with International Baccalaureate. Registration for IB courses is contingent upon authorization as per the statement of candidacy available on the Alpharetta High School website. Preferred courses of studies: Group Subject Specify Higher Level (HL) Junior Year or Standard Level (SL) Language A: Lang/Lit HL Lit/Perf SL* Language B: Spanish SL/HL French SL/HL French ab initio SL Individuals and Societies: History of the Americas HL Enviro Systems/Societies SL* Sciences: Chemistry HL Physics SL/HL Enviro Systems/Societies SL* Mathematics: Math SL* Math Studies SL* The Arts: Music SL/HL Visual Arts SL/HL 6 Other Electives Chemistry HL Enviro Systems/Societies SL* French ab initio SL Economics Other (non-ib; semester course or online) Required for DP TOK Theory of Knowledge Candidates Senior Year Specify Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL) Required for DP Candidates 10 th grade teacher s recommendation NOTE: Alpharetta High School is currently a candidate school with International Baccalaureate. Registration for IB courses is contingent upon authorization as per the statement of candidacy. Availability of subjects is dependent upon a number of factors and is subject to change. IB Diploma Students must have a subject from all six groups (Group 6 may be a second subject from Group 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5). Three (but no more than four) subjects must be HL and three (or two) subjects must be SL for a total of six subjects, at least one from each group. The majority of subjects, whether SL or HL, are two year courses. Courses marked with a (*) above are single-year, stand-alone courses. Students may NOT take more than two single-year, stand-alone courses. N/A

37 Check Your Work! Do you have one course in each of the numbered boxes (1-6?) Do you have at least three HL courses selected? Do you have no more than two single-year, stand-alone courses? (marked with a *) What is your plan for Economics? Language A: Year 1 of IB Language and Literature HL has a Georgia Milestone EOC assessment and satisfies state graduation requirements for American Literature. IB Literature and Performance SL is a single-year, stand-alone course; to be eligible, students must have taken or be scheduled to take American Lit during/prior to taking Lit/Perf SL and must meet the requirements of at least three HL courses Language B: Students who do not meet the minimum requirements for IB Spanish or French (SL or HL) may instead take French ab initio SL, which covers content equivalent to French I and II (example Latin and Chinese students). Individuals and Societies Year 1 of IB History of the Americas HL has a Georgia Milestone EOC assessment and satisfies state graduation requirements for US History. IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL is a single-year, stand-alone course. As an interdisciplinary course, IB DP students may opt to take it to fulfill requirements for Groups 3 or 4. To take the course as a Group 3 course, students must have completed a non-ib US History course and complete the Georgia Milestone EOC. Sciences Year 1 of IB Physics SL/HL satisfies the state graduation requirements for Physics. To be eligible to take Chemistry HL, students must have met the Physics/Physical Science graduation requirement. IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL is a single-year, stand-alone course. As an interdisciplinary course, IB DP students may opt to take it to fulfill requirements for Groups 3 or 4. To take the course as a Group 3 course, students must have completed or plan to complete a non-ib Physics/Physical Science course. Mathematics Mathematics SL and Math Studies SL are single-year, stand-alone courses. Students will need to have completed up through Pre-Calculus prior to taking Math SL. Students having completed Pre-Calculus prior to Junior year may take Math SL during Year 1 of the Programme and select a non-ib elective course for Senior year. Students who will not have taken Pre-Calculus prior to senior year should enroll in Math Studies SL after having completed credits in Algebra I, II, and Geometry. The Arts Diploma Programme students are strongly encouraged to take either Visual Arts SL/HL or Music SL/HL as part of their DP coursework. Environmental Systems and Societies SL is a single-year, stand-alone course. Students taking the course in Category six may select a non-ib elective course for either Junior or Senior year. Other Important Notes Economics is a graduation requirement; students who have not completed Economics and the accompanying Georgia Milestone EOC prior to entering the IB Diploma Programme will need to make arrangements to take the course online or over a summer. Students will meet with the Diploma Programme Coordinator to review their transcripts and determine any other graduation requirements that may need to be fulfilled online or over a summer in order to pursue the IB Diploma.

38 FULTON COUNTY COURSE PLACEMENT GUIDELINES For the Academic School Year Teachers will recommend students based on the AHS Indicators of Success for course placement for next school year. However, if students do not meet the AHS Indicators of Success for placement in a desired course but meet the Fulton County Course Placement Guidelines, they can request placement in that course without going through the waiver process with parental permission. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Current Student s Student s Current Performance Next Year Placement Course # Grade Level Current Course Grade 8 Language Arts 8 Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Georgia 9 th Grade Lit/Comp On-Level Milestones Grade 7 ELA Level 1 or 2 Language Arts 8 Advanced 9 th Grade Literature/Comp On-Level 9 th Grade Literature/Comp Honors Semester 1 Average > 80% OR Georgia Milestones Grade 7 ELA Level 3 or 4 Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Georgia Milestones Grade 7 ELA Level 1 or 2 Semester 1 Average > 80% OR Georgia Milestones Grade 7 ELA Level 3 or 4 Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Georgia Milestones Grade 8 ELA Level 1 or 2 Semester 1 Average > 80% OR Georgia Milestones Grade 8 ELA Level 3 or 4 Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Georgia Milestones Grade 8 ELA Level 1 or 2 Semester 1 Average > 80% OR Georgia Milestones Grade 8 ELA Level 3 or 4 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors TAG Eligible th Grade Lit/Comp th Grade Lit/Comp Honors 10 th Grade Lit/Comp OR ELA Elective 10 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors OR ELA Elective 10 th Grade Lit/Comp OR ELA Elective 10 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors OR ELA Elective TAG Eligible TAG Eligible TAG Eligible MATHEMATICS Current Grade Level Student s Current Course Student s Current Performance Next Year Placement Course # Grade 8 Math 8 On-Level Semester 1 Average < 75% OR Summative GSE Algebra I with Unit Assessment Average < 70% GSE Algebra I Support Semester 1 Average > 75% OR Summative GSE Algebra I (option to Unit Assessment Average > 70% add Algebra I Support) Grade 7 Georgia Milestones Math Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 90% OR Unit Assessment Average > 90% Accelerated GSE Algebra I/Geometry A Honors Math 8 Advanced GSE Algebra I Honors GSE Accelerated Algebra I/ Semester 1 Average < 75% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average < 70% Semester 1 Average > 75% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average > 70% Grade 7 Georgia Milestones Math Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 90% OR Summative Assessment Average > 85% GSE Algebra I with GSE Algebra I Support GSE Algebra I (option to add Algebra I Support) Accelerated GSE Algebra I/Geometry A H TAG Eligible Semester 1 Average < 70% GSE Algebra I Semester 1 Average > 70% GSE Geometry Honors Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average < 70% GSE Geometry Honors TAG Eligible

39 Geometry A Honors Grade 7 Georgia Milestones Math Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average > 70% Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors TAG Eligible SCIENCE Current Grade Level Grade 8 Student s Current Course Science of the Physical World On-Level TAG Science of the Physical World High School Physical Science High School Physical Science Honors SOCIAL STUDIES Current Student s Grade Level Current Course Grade 8 Georgia Studies 8 Student s Current Performance Next Year Placement Course # Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average < 70% Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Science Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80 % OR Summative Unit Assessment Average > 80% Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Science Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80 % OR Summative Unit Assessment Average > 80% Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average < 70% Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Science Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80 % OR Summative Unit Assessment Average > 80% Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average < 70% Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Science Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80 % OR Summative Unit Assessment Average > 70% Biology OR Physical Science Biology Honors OR Physical Science Honors Biology Honors OR TAG Eligible OR TAG Eligible OR OR Physical Science Honors Biology Biology Honors TAG Eligible Biology Biology Honors TAG Eligible Student s Current Performance Next Year Placement Course # Anticipated promotion to Grade 9 American Government/Civics TAG Georgia Studies 8 Semester 1 Average > 80% OR Unit Assessment Average > 80% AND Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Social Studies Level 3 or 4 Anticipated promotion to Grade 9 Equivalent 9 th grade AP course, e.g. AP Government/Politics U.S. OR AP Human Geography American Government/Civics TAG Eligible OR TAG Eligible Semester 1 Average > 80% OR Unit Assessment Average > 80% AND Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Social Studies Level 3 or 4 Equivalent 9 th grade AP course, e.g. AP Government/Politics U.S. OR AP Human Geography TAG Eligible OR TAG Eligible

40 WORLD LANGUAGE Grade Level Current Course Student s Current Performance Next Year Placement Course # Grade 8 Grade 8 Average < 70% for either of the two semesters Level 1 World Language Chinese 1 Beginning or OR Course Continuous WL No World Language Course French 1 Course or No WL Course Latin Spanish 1 Grade 8 Grade 8 Continuous WL Course Grade 8 Continuous WL Course Semester 1 Average < 80% Semester 1 Average > 80% Level 2 World Language Course Level 2 Honors World Language Course Chinese French Latin Spanish Chinese 2 H French 2 H Latin 2 H Spanish 2 H

41 FRESHMAN YEAR SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 9 th Lit/Comp 9 th Lit/Comp Honors Gifted 9 th Lit/Comp Honors 10 th Lit/Comp 10 th Lit/Comp Honors Gifted 10 th Lit/Comp Honors 9 th Lit/Comp 9 th Lit/Comp Honors Gifted 9 th Lit/Comp Honors 10 th Lit/Comp 10 th Lit/Comp Honors Gifted 10 th Lit/Comp Honors GSE Algebra I GSE Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry A Honors GSE Geometry Honors GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors Gifted GSE Accelerated Geo B/Alg II Honors GSE Algebra II Honors GSE Pre-Calculus Honors GSE Accelerated Pre-Calculus Honors Gifted GSE Accelerated Pre-Calculus Honors Math GSE Algebra I GSE Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry A Honors GSE Geometry Honors GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors Gifted GSE Accelerated Geo B/Alg II Honors GSE Algebra II Honors GSE Pre-Calculus Honors GSE Accelerated Pre-Calculus Honors Gifted GSE Accelerated Pre-Calculus Honors Math Biology Biology Honors Gifted Biology Honors Earth Systems Biology Biology Honors Gifted Biology Honors Earth Systems American Govt/Civ AP Govt US or AP Human Geography Health AP Govt US or AP Human Geography World Language or Elective *List one yearlong or 2 semester courses World Language or Elective *List one yearlong or 2 semester Elective *List one yearlong or 2 semester courses Elective *List one yearlong or 2 semester courses

42 Alpharetta High School Main Office: General Fax: For more information or assistance, please contact: Clair Greenaway, Assistant Principal & Student Information Coordinator (Scheduler) ext Karen Bolt, Department Chair of Counseling ext Counselors are assigned to students based on the first letter(s) of the student's last name: A COM Dee Webb M Q Susan Chamberlin CON HAR Keisha Moore R T Flandecia Richard-Boyles HAS L Amy Longstreth U Z Karen Bolt Administrator: Department Chair: English/Language Arts Mike Scheifflee Derek Wright Mathematics Tina Johnson Brendan Ramsey Science Clair Greenaway Penni Johnson Social Studies Errol Dice Michael Nance World Language Laurie Veillon/Dr. Shannon Kersey Katherine Rozei Health & Physical Education Errol Dice Jacob Nichols Fine Arts Mike Scheifflee Kendra Magill Career Technology Errol Dice Tom Hatcher Interrelated Resources (IRR) Tina Johnson Cheryl Solan Intellectually Disabled (ID) Tina Johnson Amy Landi ESOL Clair Greenaway Maureen Bergeron Talented and Gifted (TAG) Frank Fortunato Instructional Support Teacher Laura Smith Advanced Placement Sharolyn Ketchup IB Coordinator Frank Fortunato Media and Tech Instruction Pam Kelly